Kobo Vox available at Whitcoulls; Collins, JB HiFi to sell device before Christmas
Whitcoulls bookstores in New Zealand are now selling the new android-based tablet from Kobo, the Kobo Vox. The Kobo Vox retails for NZ$399 (approximately A$302) in Whitcoulls stores and on...
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Bansen joins ABAThe Australian Booksellers Association has announced that Michelle Bansen has joined the association in the position of member services officer. Bansen has previously worked as a sales representative...
Former A&R franchises in Bankstown, Merrylands rebrand; owners open third store
Two former Angus & Robertson (A&R) franchise stores in Sydney's south west are now operating as independent bookstores under the name Your Bookshop. The owners of the stores, located in...
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Kobo Touch now available to order from A&R, Borders websitesKobo ereading devices are now available for pre-order from the Angus & Robertson and Borders websites, owned by Pearson Group Australia. Borders...
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Kobo devices available for order from CollinsKobo devices are now available to order online from Collins Booksellers. The bookseller will sell the Kobo Wireless Ereader for $139.99, and the new...
Kobo devices now available at JB HiFi; Collins launch to follow this week
Kobo ereading devices are now available from JB HiFi. The retailer is selling the Kobo Wireless Ereader for $138, and the new Kobo Touch Ereader for $168. The Weekly Book...
Kobo devices now available at JB Hi Fi; Collins launch to follow this week
Kobo ereading devices are now available from JB HiFi. The retailer is selling the the Kobo Wireless Ereader for $138, and the new Kobo Touch Ereader for $168. The Weekly...
REDgroup: 20 former A&R franchises become independent, join Leading Edge
Twenty former Angus & Robertson (A&R) franchise stores are now trading as independent bookstores, with Leading Edge Books confirming to the Weekly Book Newsletter that the stores have joined the...
20 former A&R franchises become independent, join Leading Edge
Twenty former Angus & Robertson (A&R) franchise stores are now trading as independent bookstores, with Leading Edge Books confirming to the Weekly Book Newsletter that the stores have joined the...
Collins Booksellers acquires 20 former A&R stores
Collins Booksellers has confirmed to the Weekly Book Newsletter that 18 former Angus & Robertson (A&R) franchise stores and two former A&R company-owned stores have joined the Collins network. Collins...
Collins Griffith named ‘Franchisee of the Year’ at national conference
Collins Booksellers held its national conference in Byron Bay between 7 and 9 August, with approximately 60 members of the Collins group in attendance. Collins Booksellers Griffith, NSW, was presented...
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Kobo to release 'Touch Edition' ereader The Weekly Book Newsletter understands Kobo is likely to release its new Touch Edition ereader locally in September. The new edition features a touch screen, with...
McNear retires from Collins Booksellers
Collins Booksellers has announced that buying manager Jenny McNear is retiring from the book industry. McNear began her bookselling career in 1991 with Book City before moving to Collins in...
Collins announces ebooks partnership with Kobo
Collins Booksellers has announced that it has reached an agreement with Kobo which will involve the bookseller building an ebookstore powered by Kobo, as well as selling Kobo ereaders in...
Collins Booksellers to acquire ‘group of’ A&R franchises
Collins Booksellers has announced that it has secured agreement with REDgroup administrators Ferrier Hodgson to acquire an undisclosed number of Angus & Robertson (A&R) franchise stores.Collins Booksellers CEO Daniel Jordon confirmed to the...
Collins Booksellers to acquire ‘group of’ A&R franchises
Collins Booksellers has announced that it has secured agreement with REDgroup administrators Ferrier Hodgson to acquire an undisclosed number of the surviving Angus & Robertson (A&R)�franchise stores.Collins Booksellers CEO Daniel...
Industry responds to Minister’s ‘end of bookshops’ prediction
Members of the Australian bookselling community have expressed outrage at comments made by federal Minister for Small Business Nick Sherry about the future of Australian bookshops this week. Speaking at...
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Printing Industries argues for carbon tax compensation In a recent submission to the federal government's Multi-Party Climate Change Committee, the Printing Industries Association of Australia has argued that the introduction...
Collins Booksellers acquires Seek Media, plans to sell ebooks in eight to 10 weeks
Collins Booksellers has announced it has acquired online bookseller Seek Media and its franchise stores will likely have the ability to sell ebooks in 'eight to ten weeks', according to...
Collins Booksellers acquires Seek Media, plans to sell ebooks in eight to 10 weeks
Collins Booksellers has announced it has acquired online bookseller Seek Media and its franchise stores will likely have the ability to sell ebooks in ‘eight to ten weeks', according to...