News - Vendors

Between September 21 and November 15, 2011, Ingram is offering bookstores an extra 2% discount on select graphic novels, business, romance, and religion titles.  The titles were selected by Ingram buyers using their comprehensive knowledge of the market as well as their expertise on what’s in demand by readers.

Algonquin Books’ e-book bundling promotion for Hillary Jordan’s much-anticipated new title, When She Woke, gives customers who purchase the book in hardcover a code to download a free e-book version. The promotion, which begins as soon as the books arrive in stores, is open to all ABA member stores.

To help increase stock to attract former Borders/Walden customers, HarperCollins is offering a special, one-time opportunity for physical bookstores located in DMAs (Designated Market Areas) occupied by closing Borders/Walden stores.

This September, Workman Publishing launches The Square Deal, a program that blends its bestselling backlist with a standout display and generous terms.

Magazine publishers have committed to participating in a program developed by Trofie that is designed to expand magazine sales in independent bookstores.

The Ingram Content Group’s expanded gift and game catalog, which includes more than 125 vendors selected by Ingram buyers and former booksellers, can be used to help launch or augment a store’s non-book inventory.

USA Today expands books coverage, includes IndieBound purchase option; Dwell seeks suggestions for indie bookstores map; Ingram Publisher Services welcomes four clients; Skyhorse in U.K./E.U. distribution deal

This October, ABA member bookstores will be able to offer customers who purchase a hardcover copy of the new Hillary Jordan title, When She Woke, a free e-book version as well, thanks to a special promotion from Algonquin Books.

NAIBA & SIBA partner for Club Read; O, The Oprah Magazine unveils summer reading list; Ingram opens Lightning Source Australia; Consortium begins distributing five new clients

Unbridled Books is partnering with the American Booksellers Association for a promotion that highlights 25 Unbridled eBooks for 25 cents. The titles, all Google eBooks™, will be available for 25 cents via IndieCommerce websites for three days, June 9 - 11.