Douglas McCabe: Books and the second disruptive wave

It's holiday for some in the beachy reaches of summertime, but Enders Analysis' new take on the UK consumer book market puts chilling stress on "how important it is that the industry innovates vigorously in the next two to three years." Using data from Nielsen Book and Kantar, Enders' Douglas McCabe and Joseph Evans frame four "critical factors" in the book trade's transition to digital. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]

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'Dismayed' trade reacts to Donald Trump's election

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A whiter shade beyond the pale

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China retail summit seeks to learn lessons from UK indies

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Nielsen Book to launch online ISBN store

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Hong Kong book fair subdued after bookseller disappearances

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White Horse Bookshop sponsors nature writing prize

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