Tesco to close blinkbox Books
UK supermarket chain Tesco will close its ebook platform blinkbox Books at the end of February after failing to reach an agreement to sell the platform to Waterstones, reports the Bookseller....
Tesco launches ebookstore
UK supermarket chain Tesco has begun selling ebooks via its blinkbox digital entertainment platform, reports the Bookseller. The blinkbox books store, which can be accessed online and via a free...
Tesco to sell branded tablets to supermarket shoppers
UK supermarket chain Tesco is preparing to launch its own branded tablet to compete with Amazon and Apple, according to a report in the Times that has not been confirmed by Tesco. The tablet is expected to...
Tesco buys Mobcast for £4.5 million
UK supermarket chain Tesco has acquired ebook platform Mobcast for £4.5 million (A$6.9 million), reports the Bookseller. Mobcast was established in 2007 and currently offers 130,000 ebooks. The acquisition follows...