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Among the good news coming out of last month’s Winter Institute was the announcement that the Ingram Content Group would continue its commitment as the lead sponsor of ABA’s educational programming for the next three years.

HarperCollins has created a program that encourages retailers to use e-commerce tools to sell Harper print and e-book titles. The program directly benefits ABA IndieCommerce stores.

Ingram Content Group, the lead sponsor of ABA's Sixth Annual Winter Institute, this week announced its 2011 scholarship recipient.

Booksellers who haven’t already scheduled appointments to meet with book industry service providers at the Winter Institute’s Consultation Station are encouraged to do so soon.

W.G. Ellerkamp, Inc., which offers a wide range of environmentally friendly products, including reusable totes, is giving ABA members a choice of discounts on stock IndieBound products for orders placed between November 23 and December 10.

Here's a rundown of holiday hours as provided by the major book wholesalers.

ABA recently welcomed five more publishers as Winter Institute sponsors. 

ABA urges booksellers to schedule conversations with book industry service providers who will be at the Winter Institute's Consultation Station on Friday afternoon, January 21.