Independents optimistic despite Brexit and challenging high street environment

Brexit, environmental issues and Christmas trading are looming large in independent booksellers’ minds ahead of the annual Booksellers Association conference, which kicks off in Birmingham on Sunday. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-06 07:34:02 UTC ]
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High street sees 4% rise in book sales

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Amazon 'hunting for high street sites in London'

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Independent Booksellers End Year on High Note

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Black Friday damages high-street sales, report shows

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Trade vows to face challenge of Brexit

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Hachette UK optimistic despite 'challenging' year

Shares in Hachette’s parent company Lagardere have fallen by 8.2% this morning after announcing a lower-than-expected profit forecast and the departure of its chief financial officer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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'Brexit will lead to legal challenge and mess,' Cable tells IPG

Brexit will lead to “gross uncertainty, legal challenge and mess”, former business secretary Vince Cable has told the IPG Conference today in a discussion about the creative industries and business. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Three months, standing start to high street

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High streets to benefit from rates 'revolution'

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WHS High Street sales down 5%

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Strong December boosts high street

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'High Street Heroes' gear up for Small Business Saturday

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Independent Penguin Goes Out on High Note

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