Len Riggio Says He's Ready to Lead B&N Through the Holidays

Although the CEO acknowledges there is work to be done, he sees lots for opportunities. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Symons and Telfer to lead PRH sales and consumer teams

Penguin Random House UK has announced a new sales leadership structure, and a new team bringing... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Strong Holiday Sales Power Upbeat Wi9

If Winter Institute is any indication, as ABA president Steve Bercu noted at the conference opening, "independent bookselling is strong, vital, and growing." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holiday Sales for Children's Books Strong at Indies

PW's annual post-Christmas survey of two dozen bookstores across the country didn't turn up any blockbusters on a level with last year's Hunger Games trilogy; instead, shoppers gravitated to a mix of children's books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holiday Retail Sales Dip at B&N, Nook Sales Plunge

Holiday sales for the nine-week period ended December 28 fell 6.6% at Barnes & Noble’s retail segment and tumbled 60.5% in its Nook division. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Excellent' Holiday for Many Indies

PW's annual end-of-the-year survey of indie booksellers found many happy with 2013 and optimistic about the year ahead. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent bookstores, Amazon all report successful holiday season

Many independent bookstores reported holiday sales as good or better than last year's, while Amazon called the 2013 holiday season its best ever. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hot for the Holidays

The Rainbow Loom—a loom for weaving jewelry and other objects out of colorful rubber bands that has become one of the hottest toys this holiday season—has been a boon to children’s publishers that got ahead of the trend. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holiday Catalogs Data and Top 15 Cities, Per Popular iPad App

The turn-the-page Web catalog—tested widely in the 2000s as an alternative to e-commerce sites—once looked like an emerging shopping platform led by now-defunct tech providers such as RichFX. But the concept died on the proverbial vine. With the massive proliferation of tablets, however, the... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NBC Leads C3 Ratings Race as Networks Bed Down for Winter Break

With a third of the 2013-14 TV season on the books and the networks having settled down for a long winter’s nap, NBC retains a comfortable lead over the rest of the broadcast pack. According to Nielsen C3 ratings for the period spanning Sept. 23-Dec. 1 (the most up-to-date figures available,... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holiday Gift Guide: A Photo Book for Everyone on Your List

If you're struggling with your holiday gift list, we have you cover-to-covered with our photo book holiday gift guide.     Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2013-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Spirited Bread Pudding for the Holidays

A Christmas Eve dessert from Ree Drummond's The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Impress versus Ipso - get ready for another press regulation battle

What should we make of Impress, the from-left-field intervention in the press regulation saga?My immediate thought on reading Jonathan Heawood's article on Monday was that it was some kind of front organisation for Hacked Off.This was swiftly and strenuously denied by Evan Harris, associate... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riggio Sells 2 Million B&N Shares

Barnes & Noble chairman Len Riggio sold 2 million of his shares in the bookstore chain on Tuesday for $13.81 a share. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2014 Preview: Getting Ready to Read

The conversation about the Common Core standards will be a hot topic at this year’s ALA Midwinter Meeting, as many public librarians make efforts to reach their patrons and community members—as well as form partnerships with school librarians—to provide information on the standards. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Random House's Grinch campaign encourages children to do selfless deeds over the holidays

The Grinch campaign, also known as the 'Grow Your Heart 3 Sizes,' encourages children to do good deeds in exchange for book donations. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holiday book gift guide: Coffee table

The Library A World History James W.P. Campbell and Will Pryce University of Chicago Press, $75 Sneak inside 85 of the world's greatest libraries in 21 countries, from the National Library of China to the Altenburg Abbey in Austria.     Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon now allows you to gift Prime, just in time for the holidays

If you're still looking for gift ideas for that special someone, Amazon is looking to lend a hand. The online retailer has announced that customers can now give a $79 one-year membership to Prime. Recipients will get an email on the day of the giver's choosing with instructions on how to get... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Touch Press leads winners at FutureBook Innovation Awards

Touch Press was a major winner at the FutureBook Innovation Awards, scooping a duo of prizes for... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Of stage and screens: Broadway websites play leading role

Robert Diamond's initial brush with Broadway and technology began with Phantom of the Opera and a fascination with its leading man. "Hey, I'm a straight guy who loves Michael Crawford. When I was still in college I created the official Michael Crawford website," said the self-described nerd, who... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2013-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ross Levinsohn Among Leading Execs to Speak at Digital Entertainment World

Ross Levinsohn, CEO of Guggenheim Digital Media, publisher of Adweek, The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard, is on the growing list of industry executives set to speak at the inaugural 2014 Digital Entertainment World conference in Los Angeles. The global marketplace and conference, which is... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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