Polish Bookstore Chain Sale Could Reshuffle Market

Poland’s second-largest bookstore chain, Matras, is set to be sold. Potential buyers include book distributor FK Olejesiuk and a consortium of publishers, led by Prószyński. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Polish Bookstore Chain Sale Could Reshuffle Market

Poland’s second-largest bookstore chain, Matras, is set to be sold. Potential buyers include book distributor FK Olejesiuk and a consortium of publishers, led by Prószyński. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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East Coast, Southern, and Chain Bookstores Report Strong Holiday Sales

Stores on the East Coast, in the South, and two chains, Half-Price Books and Kinokuniya, reported strong sales over the holidays and through much of 2023. Romantasy, prize winners and nominees, and books promoted on social media continue to dominate. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Świat Książki Closes in on Second Place Among Polish Bookstore Chains

As other companies have done, Świat Książki has gained traction in part by taking over some locations of the distressed Matras chain in Poland's bookstore marketplace. The post Świat Książki Closes in on Second Place Among Polish Bookstore Chains appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Soaring June Sales Boost 2021 First Half Bookstore Sales

Bookstore sales skyrocketed 811% in June over a year ago, and finished the first half of 2021 with a 30% increase over the first six months of 2020. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amid Polish Bookstore Decline, Help for Small Bookstores

Poland is dominated by two major bookselling chains, but the city of Krakow is offering support to small, indie booksellers to preserve cultural heritage. The post Amid Polish Bookstore Decline, Help for Small Bookstores appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Higher Prices Boost Book Sales in International Markets

Revenue in 12 of 16 overseas book markets rose last year, even as unit sales fell, according to a new joint report from Nielsen/GFK Entertainment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Vroman's and Book Soup Bookstores Are Up for Sale

Owner Joel Sheldon, whose family founded the store in 1894, is seeking a buyer for its flagship location in Pasadena, the Hastings Ranch Pasadena location established in 2002, and the West Hollywood store Book Soup, which was acquired by Vroman’s in 2009. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Pasadena's historic Vroman's bookstore up for sale, along with Book Soup

Vroman's, a longtime Pasadena bookstore, is for sale. Its owner is also looking to sell its second Pasadena location and Book Soup in West Hollywood. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-01-18 18:16:13 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Fell 17% in August

A move to the sale of more digital products in the educational market, through new purchasing options for college students, is likely one of the reasons a big decline came the month before school starts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomberg Media Restructures Sales Team to Streamline Events, Integrated Marketing

Business and financial news publisher Bloomberg Media is restructuring its sales and marketing divisions around industries like tech, finance, auto, luxury and consultancy, rather than geography, to streamline operations and strengthen its appeal to advertisers, according to chief revenue... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2023-09-28 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Dipped 1.3% in July

Bookstore sales fell 1.3% in July, slipping from $595 million last year to $587 million in 2023, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Rose Nearly 7% in First Half of 2023

Despite a dip in June, sales increased 6.9% at bookstores during the first six months of 2023 over last year, rising to $3.86 billion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Libro.fm Opens, Audiobook Sales Through Local Bookstores

The seven-year-old Seattle-based Libro.fm opens a Bookshop.org-style audiobook-selling service in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The post Libro.fm Opens, Audiobook Sales Through Local Bookstores appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-07-26 13:34:20 UTC ]
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May Bookstore Sales Bounce Back

After falling in April, bookstore sales rose 6% in May over 2022, rising to $650 million from $613 million a year ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Dropped in April

After rising 11.9% in the first quarter of 2023, bookstore sales fell 0.9% in April from a year ago, dropping to $580 million from $585 million, according to estimates from the government. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Rose 11.9% in First Quarter

Three months of double-digit increases resulted in bookstore sales rising to $2.07 billion in the first quarter of 2023, from $1.83 billion in the first period of 2022. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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2022 Print Book Sales in 10 Major Markets Were Flat Compared to Previous Year

A Nielsen report finds that sales of print books in 10 countries totaled 614 million copies last year, level with 2021 sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Jumped in February

For the second month in a row, bookstore sales posted large gains over 2022. According to preliminary figures from the U.S. Census Bureau, February bookstore sales increased 10.7% over last year, rising to $609 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW 2023 Bookstore and Sales Rep Finalists Named

The five finalists for PW's 31st Bookstore of the Year and 25th Sales Rep of the Year awards have been selected. Winners will be announced at the U.S. Book Show, which is set for May 22-25. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Start 2023 with Big Gains

Bookstore sales posted surprisingly strong gains in January, jumping 15.9% over 2022. Sales in January 2023 were $997 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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