Chromebook on the rise, with sales set to triple by 2017

Google's Chromebook is on the up and up, according to the latest report published by analyst firm Gartner. This year, Gartner estimates that total Chromebook sales will hit 5.2 million, which is up 79 percent from 2013. Looking further out to 2017, the number of units sold should reach 14.4 million, in other words we're looking at a near tripling of sales inside three years. Which has to be music to Google's ears... What's more, while demand has been broadly fueled by the education sector in the States, the Chromebook is becoming more popular with consumers, and this year consumer… [Continue Reading] Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Willow Books for Sale

Another New England bookstore has put itself on the market. David Didriksen announced that he is retiring from the bookselling business and selling 18-year-old Willow Books and Café in Acton, Mass. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ABA Membership Rises

The American Booksellers Association told the Associated Press Tuesday that its core membership has increased to 1,664, up from 1,632 last year and more than 200 higher since 2009. It's the fifth straight increase for ABA membership. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon halts sales of some Hachette books as publishing battle escalates

Hachette author Jeffery Deaver among those speaking out against Amazon's decision to stop selling certain Hachette titlesStray punches in a corporate slugfest knocked spectacles from authors noses and left readers with black eyes this week, after Amazon, the online retailer, stopped selling... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Heston Blumenthal and 'rockstar chef' books help stir sales for Bloomsbury

MasterChef among titles boosting revenues by 12.6%, with marketing campaign set for illustrated Harry Potter editionsThe chief executive of Bloomsbury has hailed "chefs as rockstars" after a surge in sales of titles from Heston Blumenthal, Raymond Blanc and MasterChef helped cook up bumper... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quercus moves US sales to Hachette

Quercus is to move it sales and distribution services in the US to Hachette Book Group (HBG).... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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No Sale, No Retirement--Just a Leaner, Meaner Ed Victor Ltd

Following the announcement last week that Sophie Hicks was setting sail on her own, it has emerged that Ed Victor Limited has been reconfigured following a retirement and a second departure to launch a new business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audio on the Rise: Focus on Audio 2014

Preliminary sales estimates from the Association of American Publishers StatShot program showed that sales of digital downloads of audiobooks rose about 18% in 2013, while sales of physical audio were about even with 2012, a trend that is in keeping with what has been happening with physical and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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First Quarter Sales Slipped at Lagardere

First quarter sales at Lagardère Publishing fell 6.2%, to 393 million euros compared to the first period ended March 31, 2013. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales Up, Store Numbers Down in Christian Retail

Christian retail sales increased slightly last year, even while the total number of stores in that market continued to decline, according to a state-of-the-industry report for 2013. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Murphy Rises at SMP

John Murphy, divisional v-p and director of publicity at St. Martin's Press, has been promoted to the newly created role of v-p, publishing strategy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At PW, Coffey Retires and Milliot Rises

In June, Michael Coffey, one of PW's co-editorial directors, will retire. With this move, Jim Milliot will take the helm as editorial director of the company. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lineup for CUNY Publishing Institute Set

CUNY has announced the roster for its second annual Publishing Institute, to be held in New York City June 2–6. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PA Yearbook shows 2% fall in 2013 UK sales

The invoiced value of UK publishers’ annual sales fell 2% in 2013 to £3.39bn, with... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Puffin Modern Classics set for summer rebrand

Puffin is launching a new list of classic children’s books, with the first 20 titles to hit... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Good Enterprises Asset Sale Approved

The trustee overseeing the Chapter 7 proceedings of Good Enterprises has approved the sale of the publisher’s assets. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Memorial Service Set for Charlotte Zolotow

A public memorial service for author and publisher Charlotte Zolotow will be held in New York City on Tuesday, May 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Judson Memorial Church. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Home Entertainment Moving Sales to TWR

Time Home Entertainment, the book publishing arm of Time Inc., is moving the U.S. sales and marketing of its trade list to sister company Time Warner Retail Sales and Marketing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tartt's 'Goldfinch' Doubles Sales Following Pulitzer Win

"The Goldfinch" is on pace to be the bestselling Pulitzer fiction winner since "Olive Kitteridge." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frequent library visits equates to £1,359 pay rise

Going to the library frequently is the same as getting a pay rise of £1,359 a year,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SIBA Sets Dates for 'Fall Discovery Show'

The Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance has announced the dates for its fall regional trade show through 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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