Hive to launch "in the next couple of months"

Written By: Lisa Campbell and Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 17/03/2011 - 16:06 Gardners is set to launch its Hive.co.uk website within weeks and has 400 retailers signed up, although some indies have expressed mixed views about the initiative. Speaking at the Independent Publishers' Guild Conference, buying director Simon Morley said that the direct selling website, which will enable indies to be affiliated with the scheme, will launch "in the next couple of months" and that "London Book Fair will be quite a focus for us". read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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