W H Smith reboots distribution operation

W H Smith (WHS) is increasing its focus on book distribution to its stores in a bid to make cost savings. The company’s book buyers have been working within its new “books operating model”, which involves more focused targeting of big titles to key stores, which will be a priority going forward, The Bookseller understands. In its annual financial results statement, which it released last month, the chain said the new model would ensure “margin improvements and efficiency savings” in its High Street business.    Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trajectory Inks Deals to Distribute Berrett-Koehler, RosettaBooks in China

Digital vendor Trajectory announced deals at the Beijing International Book Fair to distribute the ebook titles of RosettaBooks and Berrett-Koehler in the Chinese market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Distribution: IPS Signs Two

Ingram Publisher Services has signed Magnet & Steel and In the Sports Zone, LLC to its list of publisher clients. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W H Smith stocks Thomas & Mercer paperbacks

WHSmith is stocking paperback books published by Thomas & Mercer, a crime fiction imprint of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Distribution Engine Brings U.K. Small Press Graphic Novels to the U.S.

Seven U.K. Small Presses have banded together to bring wider retail distribution and greater sales to their graphic novels in the U.S. comics market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Distribution: Open Road Adds Three

The publishers include ISI Books, the imprint of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute; Abbey Press, a Catholic Publisher, and Liberty Island Media, publisher of conservative fiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPS to Handle Rosetta's Print Distribution

E-book publisher RosettaBooks has signed Ingram Publishers Services to handle its expanding print program. Roestta, which has been dabbling in POD titles for about three years, will distribute its first frontlist hardcover, the business book "Moonshot," through Ingram. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin prepares double edition of Ali Smith novel

Penguin imprint Hamish Hamilton is publishing Ali Smith's Man Booker longlisted How To Be... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What’s Ahead for Distribution?

With its purchase of Perseus’s distribution lines—Publishers Group West, Consortium, Legato, and PDS—expected to close this week, Ingram Content Group is poised to become the largest independent distributor in the U.S. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Distribution: Regan Arts Signs with S&S

Simon & Schuster has entered into a sales and distribution agreement with Regan Arts, the new publishing and multimedia unit at Phaidon headed by Judith Regan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mitchell, Nicholls and Smith on Man Booker longlist

A novel from crowd-funded publisher Unbound and three Hodder and three Vintage authors are on the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Distribution: Midpoint Adds Influence

Effective immediately, Midpoint Trade Books will distribute for Vancouver-based independent, Influence Publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Distribution: NBN Signs Globe Pequot Press

Following the purchase of Globe Pequot Press by Rowman & Littlefield, National Book Network (NBN) will distribute Globe Pequot Press, associated imprints and distribution clients beginning August 1. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Unicef to distribute free board books in Scotland

Nosy Crow has created a new board book, published by Unicef, that will be given to new parents in... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Distribution: Authors Sign with INscribe

Nine romance writers are distributing an anthology of short stories, "Naught Nine," through INscribe Digital. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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World Book Night Suspends Operations

After a three year effort, World Book Night officials said this morning they are suspending its operations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kensington Expands Distribution Deal With PRH

After many years as a distribution-only client of Penguin, Kensington Publishing has inked an expanded sales and distribution agreement with the newly combined Penguin Random Publisher Services, the Penguin Random House distribution unit. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Through June, 27 magazines ceased operations

Ladies' Home Journal recently announced it will cease monthly publication of its 131-year-old print edition and become a newsstand-only quarterly with an online presence. Another storied magazine,... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2014-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Distribution: IPG Signs Six

Independent Publishers Group has struck deals with six new publishers—two under IPG Distribution, and four under Trafalgar Square Publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Microcosm Inks Distribution Deal with Legato

In an agreement signed days before Perseus’ acquisition by Hachette, Microcosm Publishing, an alternative culture publisher and distributor, has signed a distribution deal with the Legato/Perseus distribution unit. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Distribution: Ingram Adds Three

Ingram Publisher Services has added Actar Publishers, Plough Publishing House, and Re.ad Publishing to its list of clients. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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