Which E-readers Might Have the “Second Mover Advantage”?
By Edward Nawotka Today’s lead story looks at the success German retailers had selling e-books this past holiday season. At Thalia, Germany’s largest bookstore chain, ...
View ArticleHow German Booksellers Are Responding to the Digital Challenge
This article originally appeared in Über:blick — German Book Industry Insight, a publication produced by the Frankfurt Book Fair. DOWNLOAD: the complete Über:blick issue (PDF). ...
View ArticleWhy Multichannel Bookselling is the Future
Bricks-and-mortar stores give booksellers a “human face,” but in the future most books will be sold online. Making the two sales channels complimentary is key. ...
View ArticleDefying Digital, Airport and Transit Bookstores Gain Ground at Home and Abroad
US-based Hudson Group and Sweden's Pocket Shop are two airport and transit bookstore brands expanding despite the growing popularity of e-books.
View ArticleEuropean Bookselling: FNAC’s Family Focus, Thalia v. Amazon
France's FNAC will focus on families and children, while Germany's Thalia will work on e-commerce efforts, ways to boost sales amid increased competition.
View ArticleThe German Book Market in 2018, and a Look Ahead to 2019
Following the release of German book market data from 2018, the country's publishers turn their attention to issues facing their industry in 2019. The post The German Book Market in 2018, and a Look...
View ArticleVenice’s Mauri School 2021: ‘The State of the Book’
The trials of 2020 and outlook for 2021 drive discussions of discoverability, digital, and direct-to-consumer relations in Venice's forum. The post Venice’s Mauri School 2021: ‘The State of the Book’...
View ArticleArnaud Nourry Departs as CEO of Hachette Livre
Arnaud Nourry was known to be concerned about the future integrity of Hachette Livre amid potential acquisition, his departure is abrupt. The post Arnaud Nourry Departs as CEO of Hachette Livre...
View ArticleItaly’s 39th ‘Mauri School’ on January 28: ‘The New Future’
'Il Nuovo Futoro'–the New Future–is the title of this year's Umberto and Elisabetta Mauri program in bookselling and publishing. The post Italy’s 39th ‘Mauri School’ on January 28: ‘The New Future’...
View ArticleGermany’s Freedom of Expression Week Stages More than 90 Events
'With courage and attitude,' says Ingo Kretzschmar, Thalia is 'using our wide reach in bookstores' to boost freedom of expression. The post Germany’s Freedom of Expression Week Stages More than 90...
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