Tuesday, 9 October 2012
In the UK, bookselling chain Waterstones has launched a new branding campaign that includes advertising on the London Underground and billboards, as well as in the press, in-house merchandise and...

Tuesday, 9 October 2012
John Wiley has reached an agreement to acquire Deltak.edu for $220 million, (approximately A$215 million) reports Publishers Weekly. US company Deltak ‘works in partnership with colleges and universities to develop...

Tuesday, 9 October 2012
In the UK, Egmont has signed the book and publishing rights associated with computer game Minecraft for all territories excluding the US, reports the Bookseller. The game ‘involves players creating...

Tuesday, 9 October 2012
In the UK, Penguin is undertaking a review of its travel divisions, including its Rough Guides and Dorling Kindersley imprints, reports the Bookseller. The rise of digital publishing and a...

Tuesday, 9 October 2012
In the US, John Wiley & Sons’ global education division will partner with educational software developer Kno to create interactive textbooks, reports Publishers Weekly. The arrangement will involve Kno creating...

Tuesday, 9 October 2012
Pearson has announced that chief executive Marjorie Scardino will step down from her role in 2013, to be replaced by chief executive of Pearson’s International Education division John Fallon, reports...

Tuesday, 9 October 2012
In the US, bookselling chain Barnes & Noble and software giant Microsoft have announced the completion of a strategic partnership and the creation of the new subsidiary Nook Media LLC....

Tuesday, 9 October 2012
In the UK, the Bookseller reports that the Competition Authority in Ireland has found the acquisition of Irish book wholesaler Argosy by bookselling chain Eason, would lead to ‘increased prices...