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Nicole Winstanley to Lead Simon & Schuster Canada
Nicole Winstanley has been named president and publisher of Simon & Schuster Canada, succeeding Kevin Hanson, who left the company at the end of February. She was most recently v-p of Penguin Random House Canada and publisher of Penguin Canada.
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RISE and EIBF Publish Guidance for Sustainable Bookselling
A extensive new study published by RISE Bookselling and the European and International Booksellers Federation covers six areas where bookstores can implement changes to best mitigate their impact on the environment.
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Five International Book Business Orgs Reaffirm Commitment to Freedom of Expression, to Publish, and to Read
The European and International Booksellers Federation, International Authors Forum, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, International Publishers Association, and PEN International jointly released a statement on March 14 in response to "the increasing efforts to restrict books."
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Amazon Delists Bookwire E-books Amid Dispute
Amid a dispute over contract terms, Amazon has delisted e-book titles distributed by German digital distribution company Bookwire. While the exact number of delisted titles is not known, Bookwire distributes more than a million titles for publishers.
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RISE Bookselling and EIBF Urges Fairness in Book Procurement
New research from Europe on book procurement for libraries and schools finds that the process focuses too much on the cheapest prices rather than community impact, and suggests how it can be more fair—especially for small bookstores.
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Kevin Hanson Out as CEO of S&S Canada
Kevin Hanson, president and publisher of S&S Canada, has left the company. Hanson's departure is the latest in a series of personnel changes since the acquisition of S&S by KKR last fall.
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Inkitt Nets Another $37 Million for AI-Powered Publishing
Inkitt, a German data-driven publishing company, is funding an expansion into AI-generated and personalized fiction, audiobooks, video, and games. It has raised more than $117 million total.
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Weighing the Pros and Cons for 2024 Book Sales
BookScan analyst Kristen McLean predicts romantasy should stay hot, but sees mixed signs for adult nonfiction.
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U.K. Publishing Spotlight: Building Bridges Between the U.K. and U.S. Book Businesses
British publishers discuss how transatlantic collaboration can boost books’ performance and the work it takes to maintain mutually beneficial relationships.
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U.K. Publishing Spotlight: Simon & Schuster UK Looks Ahead
After its parent company was sold to private equity, the British subsidiary carries on with confidence, says CEO Ian Chapman.
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