Spotify begins selling audiobooks, as expected
For years now, Spotify has been on a long and clear march toward increasing profitability by making more non-music content available.
Bookselling
Book sales update: Sept. 28, 2022
Earlier this month, the Association of American Publishers released its 2021 sales figures.
What Does the Future Look Like for Book Sales and Marketing?
At a recent panel about the health of the industry, publishing experts envisioned a future where publishers and booksellers more directly “own” the readership.
Penguin Random House sees profits decline in first half of 2022
Overall, PRH sales increased by more than 6% but profits were down by 1.8% due to cost challenges related to supply chain and inflation.
Book sales update: Sept. 14, 2022
Through August 2022, print book sales are down by 5 percent versus 2021, which is considered very good performance.
Walmart launches the Walmart Book Club
The book club will feature five titles for adults annually—one for each season and one Pick of the Year.
Gardners launches wholesale business in US
Not long after book wholesaler/distributor Ingram announced its expansion into the UK market, the UK book wholesaler Gardners is launching operations in the US.
Ingram launches book wholesaling operations in UK
Ingram already offers print-on-demand and distribution services in the UK; starting in September, they will expand to offer book wholesaling, as they do in the US market.
Lightning Source sets minimum discount for small publishers
Ingram is mandating that Lightning Source customers use a wholesale discount of at least 30 percent on new and old titles alike.
How Do You Sell Books in Luton?
Book sales are becoming more dependent on establishing trust with readers in an online environment.