Sales Rise, Profits Soar at Amazon

Total sales at Amazon increased 13%, to $143.1 billion, in the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, over the comparable period in 2022, and operating income jumped to $11.2 billion, from $2.5 billion in the third quarter 2022. Online sales rose 7%. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackwell's reports third year of growth as sales rise to £58.3m

Blackwell’s has reported a third consecutive year of growth, with sales of £58.3m for the financial period ending 29th June 2019, up from £57m the previous year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Amazon's Fire tablets and Kindles are on sale for everyone

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What recession? Holiday sales expected to rise amid boost in ad spend

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Amazon's Fire tablets and Kindles are on sale for Prime members

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Lonely Planet turnover dips 5% as profit soars

Turnover for travel publisher Lonely Planet fell by 5% in 2018, while profit before tax increased by 111% on the previous year in a "solid" performance for the company.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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S&S sees second quarter rise in revenue and profit

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Amazon Q2 Results: 20% Revenue Jump, Smaller Profit Increase

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Sales Dipped, Profits Rose in First Six Months at HBG

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Sales, Profits Up in Q1 at S&S

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Operating Income Soars at Amazon

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Hunchback of Notre-Dame sees Amazon France sales spike

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HarperCollins UK hits record profit after Lord of the Rings Amazon TV deal

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B&N Q3 Sales Flat, Comps Rise 1.1%

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S&S 2018 Profits Up, Despite Small Sales Decline

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