Union Square Purchase Boosts HBG in First Quarter

Contributions from Union Square & Co., acquired in November, helped first quarter sales at Hachette Book Group rise 8.9% over a year ago. Parent company Lagardère reported that total publishing revenue was €623 million, up 8%. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-24 04:00:00 UTC ]

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Union Square Purchase Boosts HBG in First Quarter

Contributions from Union Square & Co., acquired in November, helped first quarter sales at Hachette Book Group rise 8.9% over a year ago. Parent company Lagardère reported that total publishing revenue was €623 million, up 8%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Layoffs Hit Union Square Following Hachette Book Group Purchase

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