Wiley results 'disappointing', plans restructure

Wiley’s sales and operating income have been hit in its second quarter due to a weak higher... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With Earnings Up in Q3, B&N States Plan to Open New Concept Stores

Although revenue at Barnes & Noble fell 1.8% in the third quarter, net income increased 11.2%. While delivering its latest earnings report, the retailer also said it is planning to open four new concept stores by April 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Boys' basketball: Saturday's City semifinal results and updated pairings

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[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Girls' basketball: Saturday's City playoff results and updated pairings

GIRLS' BASKETBALL CITY OPEN DIVISION Championship semifinals, Saturday Palisades 79, Legacy 39 El Camino Real 43, Granada Hills 38   Consolation semifinals, Tuesday, 7 p.m. #6 Carson at #1 Granada Hills #5 Fairfax at #2 Legacy   Consolation final, Thursday, 7 p.m. at higher seed Granada... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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B&N Planning an Amazon-Style Store

In a conference call in December, CEO Ron Boire promised further details of a prototype store. Now more specifics are starting to emerge for a store that bears striking similarities to one just opened by Amazon in November. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Egmont plans new Minecraft titles

Egmont is to release two new Minecraft books this year, including the first fiction title in its tie-in roster. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Publishing Industry Speculates About Expansion Plans for Amazon Books

Opinions were mixed about what Amazon's rumored plans to open more physical bookstores could mean for the publishing industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Second Quarter Results Down at HarperCollins

Revenue dropped 5% at HarperCollins in the second quarter ended December 31, 2015 compared to the same quarter in the prior year. Earnings declined 26%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Mall Operator Says Comment ‘Not Intended To Represent Amazon’s Plans’

General Growth Properties states that its CEO's comment about Amazon bookstore expansion "was not intended to represent Amazon's plans" after widespread speculation about hundreds of new stores sweeps industry. The post Mall Operator Says Comment ‘Not Intended To Represent Amazon’s Plans’... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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PUC plans a hearing on Charter's purchase of Time Warner Cable and Bright House

California Public Utilities Commission officials plan a public hearing on Charter Communications' proposed $67-billion acquisition of two cable companies, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks, which serve Southern California. The PUC hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Junipero... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Pearson restructure to hit 500 UK jobs

Pearson is set to axe 500 jobs in the UK as part of its restructure this year, The Bookseller understands. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Penthouse magazine plans to expand its website and move offices to L.A.

Adult magazine Penthouse will expand its website to include daily updates and more interactive content as traditional print publications continue to pivot to growing online readership. ------------FOR THE RECORD4:25 p.m.: An earlier version of this story said Penthouse would close its print... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Snapchat Plans to Compete With Facebook for Advertisers' Dollars

In an alternate universe, Snapchat would have become a part of Facebook when the social network reportedly tried to buy the mobile app for $3 billion in 2013. Instead Snapchat has set its sights on recreating Facebook's success, and its employees have been discussing with people outside the... Continue reading at Advertising Age

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Open Road Restructures, Adds New Execs

Open Road has implemented a new organizational structure that it said will help it become a broader digital content company. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ABA Winter Institute 2016: Big Plans for April’s Independent Bookstore Day

Last year’s inaugural national Independent Bookstore Day, which coincided with Free Comic Book Day on May 2, was a huge success. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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German officials launch manhunt for suspects in planned suicide bombings

German authorities Friday launched a manhunt for several suspects who officials believe planned suicide bombings at rail stations, as full rail transportation service in Munich resumed after being temporarily shut down as a safety precaution on New Year’s Eve. Bavaria state Interior Minister... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Scholastic Second Quarter Results Fall

The negative impact of foreign exchange was a key factor in dropping revenue at Scholastic in Q2. For the period ended November 30, compared to the same stretch a year ago, revenue fell to $601.8 million, down from $611.1 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bad Quarter for Wiley

Revenue at John Wiley dropped 9%, to $433.4 million, in the second quarter ended October 31, 2015, and net income decreased 19%, to $43.6 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookshops unwrap Christmas plans

Booksellers are rolling out their Christmas advertising, with chains divided between emphasising the power of giving a book as a gift and recommending individual compelling titles. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Senior appointments at PRH ANZ following restructure

Penguin Random House Australia and New Zealand has made several changes to its senior team following the announcement the company would make 15 people redundant last week. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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B&N Reports Disappointing Second Quarter

Total sales fell 4.5% at Barnes & Noble in the second quarter ended Oct. 31, 2015 compared to the same period last year and the net loss from continuing operations rose to $27.2 million from $5.1 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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