Harry Potter publisher reports record profits despite supply chain crisis

Titles such as Tom Kerridge’s latest cookbook prove popular for Bloomsbury during Covid pandemicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBloomsbury, the Harry Potter publisher, has unveiled record sales and profits on the back of the popularity of titles including Tom Kerridge’s latest cookbook during the coronavirus pandemic despite supply chain problems.The company said the increase in reading had continued, as people “rediscovered the joy of reading”, with fantasy, escapism, social inclusion and cookery selling well. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2021-10-27 10:02:41 UTC ]

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