Indigo Books have been shuttered since early March and they are reopening over 130 bookstores in Canada and the rest will open their doors in phases. If you are looking to buy a new book, it is important to note that Indigo is limiting store capacity to ensure physical distancing, enhancing cleaning protocols, offer hand sanitizer in-store, contactless pay methods and having … [Read more...] about Indigo Books has reopened 130 Bookstores in Canada
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WH Smith revenues declined 85% last month
WH Smith and Waterstones are two of the largest bookselling chains in the United Kingdom and WH Smith has just disclosed that revenues have declined 85% last month. This is primarily due to all of the stores being closed, but also their travel arm. They operate mini-stores at railway stations, airports and motorway services, obviously not many people are traveling. The only … [Read more...] about WH Smith revenues declined 85% last month
Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy has just died
Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy has just died of a heart attack today, she was 71. She was the sole woman who held the very top position at a major publisher. Carolyn was both an exemplary leader and a supremely talented and visionary publishing executive,' Eulau said in a statement about Reidy, who joined Simon & Schuster in 1992 and had served as CEO since 2008. 'As a … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy has just died
Italian bookstores are going to reopen
Italy has been completely ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, but that is not going to stop their bookstores from reopening this week. Some shops will open at later dates, most notably in Lombardy and Piedmont. Bookstores in Rome will not open until the end of the month. Ricardo Franco Levi, president of the Italian Publishers Association, issued a statement to say … [Read more...] about Italian bookstores are going to reopen
Introducing the Good e-Reader Bookstore
The Good e-Reader Bookstore is your online destination for all of the latest hardcover and paperback books. There is an online library of over 30,000 titles from major publishers and new books are posted every Tuesday. Not only can you purchase print titles, but also audiobooks and royalty free ebooks. Good e-Reader is currently doing business with the Ingram Content Group … [Read more...] about Introducing the Good e-Reader Bookstore
Indigo Books lays off 5,200 employees
Indigo is the largest bookselling chain in Canada and they closed all of their stores on March 17th and said at the time they would reopen on March 27th. This date, came and went and right now there is no timeline when they will open again, but it will likely be months. The company has disclosed to Good e-Reader that they have laid off 5,200 of their 7,000 employees. Indigo … [Read more...] about Indigo Books lays off 5,200 employees
Barnes and Noble closes over 400 bookstores
Barnes and Noble currently operates around 620 bookstores in the United States and they have just shuttered 400 of them, or 65% of all stores. The company is still delivering online orders to the curb or outside of your apartment. Although delivery times might be slower, because many of their fulfillment centers have closed or are tremendously understaffed. All of the people … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble closes over 400 bookstores
What Publishers Are Doing To Help During Covid-19
The pandemic of Covid-19 is disrupting the entire bookselling industry. Major publishers are doing their part in offering a ton of programs and initiatives to help readers, bookstores, schools and libraries. Here is a huge list of all of publishers doing their part. Cambridge University Press Cambridge University Press’ COVID-19 response page Cambridge is offering … [Read more...] about What Publishers Are Doing To Help During Covid-19
Ordering books from Amazon will now take longer to dealiver
Amazon has announced that it is prioritizing household and cleaning essentials over anything else. They emailed publishers and vendors last week, letting them know that their books will take longer to ship out and this has created a difficult situation where many of the best sellers on Amazon Charts and the Amazon bestseller list are taking 2-3 weeks to be shipped out. Where … [Read more...] about Ordering books from Amazon will now take longer to dealiver
Barnes and Noble is in a precarious position and layoffs are inevitable
Barnes and Noble is in a precarious position due to the Coronavirus. Dozens of stores already have closed and it is inevitable that the chain will fully close in the coming days. B&N CEO James Daunt told his staff that, should store locations have to close their doors, staffers will "first make use of their Paid Time Off." After that, employees with a year or more of … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is in a precarious position and layoffs are inevitable