Nielsen BookScan figures: overall sales down, top 10 up

Wednesday, 19 December 2012 Books+Publishing

Overall, sales in the 10 weeks to 8 December 2012 are down one percent in value and 5.5% in volume, compared to the pre-Christmas period last year. The average selling price is down a further six percent on last year to $18.95. ‘The top ten are doing better,’ reports Shaun...