News: retail

Richard & Judy Book Club features Gregory, Lefteri and Gayle

Novels by Philippa Gregory, Christy Lefteri and Mike Gayle are among the six-strong line-up for the Richard & Judy Book Club this spring.... Read more

Book-ish closes for day after Storm Dennis hits

Crickhowell store Book-ish in south Wales was forced to close on Monday after flooding in the town from storm Dennis meant bookselling staff could not... Read more

Waterstones Camden to close over lease dispute

Waterstones is seeking alternative premises for its Camden branch after failing to agree a new lease with the landlord, forcing it to close at the... Read more

BA and retailers demand business rate reform

The Booksellers Association (BA) and more than 50 major retailers are calling on the government to take the first steps towards fundamental business rates reform... Read more

Prosecco-swilling Gay's the Word bookshop burglars caught red-handed by police

A pair of Prosecco-drinking burglars have been sentenced after police caught the two men knocking back alcohol during a break-in at Gay's the Word bookshop. ... Read more

Mantel pre-orders surge as Waterstones plans Mirror & the Light preview signing

Hilary Mantel will sign copies of The Mirror & the Light in Waterstones Piccadilly for 200 lucky fans on the eve of its publication, it was announced today,... Read more

Profit up at Waterstones despite lack of significant bestsellers

Waterstones recorded a profit of £22.7m last year, up 39% on 2018, as the retailer highlighted a lack of significant bestselling titles with sales increasing... Read more

DK to host Edinburgh event for booksellers

DK is inviting Scottish booksellers to an Edinburgh event where senior members of the company will discuss their publishing with retailers. Read more

New indie Dial Lane Books to open in Ipswich

A new indie bookshop is opening in Ipswich, fulfilling the lifelong dream of its owner Andrew Marsh. Read more

Puffin signs Blue Planet II in four-book deal

Puffin has signed Blue Planet II by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, the first in a brand-new series of four major non-fiction books in collaboration with BBC Earth.... Read more

Amazon 2019 sales hit $280.5bn as retailer enjoys bumper Christmas

Amazon's 2019 sales increased 20% to $280.5bn and enjoyed a bumper Christmas period with sales up 21% on the previous year, according to its latest... Read more

‘Essential environment reads’ mark Academic Book Week

Academic Book Week has issued a list of 10 academic books on the environment as its ‘Recommended Reads’ for the 2020 event. Read more

Portobello wins National Book Tokens Newcomer of the Year award

The Portobello Bookshop in Edinburgh has triumphed as the inaugural winner of the National Book Tokens Newcomer of the Year award. Read more

Amazon to receive £3.2m tax rebate after business rates appeal

Amazon is set to receive a multi-million pound tax rebate following a legal row over business rates at its Rugeley warehouse. Read more

Changes at Waterstones as Taylor made retail director

Waterstones chief operating officer Kate Skipper has announced a string of operational changes with former bookseller Luke Taylor appointed as retail director. ... Read more