Unit Sales of Print Books by Channel
| Sept. 23, 2012 | Sept. 22, 2013 | % Chge Week | % Chge YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,027* | 10,370 | 3% | 3% |
| Mass Merch./Other | 1,185* | 1,940 | 64 | 53 |
| Retail & Club | 8,842 | 8,430 | -5 | -4 |
Unit Sales of Print Books via Retail & Club
| Category | Sept. 23, 2012 | Sept. 22, 2013 | % Chge Week | % Chge YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Nonfiction | 4,103 | 3,911 | -5% | -1% |
| Adult Fiction | 2,043 | 1,756 | -14 | -11 |
| Juvenile Nonfiction | 500 | 504 | 0.8 | 5 |
| Juvenile Fiction | 1,751 | 1,825 | 4 | -5 |
| Format | ||||
| Hardcover | 2,336 | 2,186 | -6% | -4% |
| Trade Paperback | 5,106 | 4,923 | -4 | -4 |
| Mass Market Paperback | 851 | 754 | -11 | -8 |
| Board Books | 191 | 234 | 22 | 11 |
| Audio | 87 | 78 | -10 | -8 |
*Excludes walmart. Category segment excludes “other,” which includes audio, maps, calendars, and other miscellaneous categories. Format excludes calendars, boxed sets, and other formats (i.e., maps, minibooks).
Source: Nielsen BookScan and Publishers Weekly. Nielsen BookScan’s U.S. Consumer Market Panel covers approximately 80% of the print book market and continues to grow.
