Waterstones' 2024-25 financial report reveals a 7% sales increase to £565.6m, with operating revenue up to £49.7m. Growth was broad, boosted by strong fiction and children's items. The company holds a positive outlook for 2026.
James Daunt is revitalizing Barnes & Noble and Waterstones, facing Amazon's dominance. He focuses on store aesthetics, local teams, and fighting censorship to boost book sales and community engagement.
Book industry updates: Meta faces lawsuit, AI translation service launches, libraries innovate, BookCon returns, and censorship claims fall flat. Concerns and advancements shape the sector.
Sheila Pinder appointed CEO of Publishing Scotland, succeeding Marion Sinclair in August. Focus on AI, environment, and community support during industry challenges. Sinclair's 17-year leadership acknowledged.
ALA & ACO conferences highlight librarian distress & innovations. Kyiv publishing house damaged in Russian attack. Authors win case over book usage. Key issues facing the industry.
Oct 01 2024: Macmillan has announced the launch an operation unique to large publishers, one that it says is dedicated to reinforcing the concept of books as works of art.
