New data comes in each year about the viability of the print and ebook markets in different regions around the world, and BookNet Canada has now released its findings for the print market in 2013. While it's data is only on print sales (no digital editions) and does not incorporate the sales from online retailers either from within the country or abroad, it does still offer … [Read more...] about BookNet Canada 2013 Report: Print Book Sales Declined
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Foyles Bookseller Sees Profitable Year
Other booksellers, from the major chain retailers to the small independent shop owners, may feel the desperation of trying to stay open and relevant in the digital reading era, but one bookselling chain has not only stayed in business, but has posted a profit for the year and is looking ahead to a major expansion. Foyles, the UK-based six-store independent seller, received a … [Read more...] about Foyles Bookseller Sees Profitable Year
eBook Startup Livrada Could Save the Brick and Mortars
Laura Hazard Owen of paidContent.org wrote an article on new ebook startup Livrada, a company whose goal is to make digital book gifting more appealing to consumers. By selling gift cards in the electronics sections of Target’s 1,771 stores that are specific to the titles of certain bestselling books, Livrada aims to let consumers give ebooks for Nooks or Kindle as gifts while … [Read more...] about eBook Startup Livrada Could Save the Brick and Mortars