Larger book publishing companies in Russia attract more government support, say critics, while smaller houses struggle to keep up.
Polish Bookseller Empik Approved to Accelerate Its Growth By Acquiring Distributor Platon
Given a green light by competition authorities, Poland’s bookseller Empik adds Platon to its assets, a major national and international book distributor.
Industry Notes: EC Chooses Spain’s Odilo; Quarto Breaks Off Talks
Talking of ‘innovative and affordable solutions to assist schools and universities,’ Odilo announces a deal with the European Commission.
Acquisitions: Netflix Buys Millarworld; Barnes & Noble Education Buys Student Brands
Netflix acquires comic book publisher Millarworld. Barnes & Noble Education adds positions in Brazil, France, Mexico with Student Brands.
Rotenberg Sells His Stake in Russian Educational Publisher Prosveshchenie
Amid reports that Detskaya Literatura will be privatized comes word that Arkady Rotenberg has sold out of Russian educational publisher Prosveshchenie.
Two UK Acquisitions: Curtis Brown and Victor Ltd., Ingram and NBNi
The US-based Ingram Publishing Services adds a UK distribution operation, while the late Ed Victor’s agency list in London moves to Curtis Brown.
Acquisitions: Germany’s MVB Buys Pubnet and PubEasy
Stepping up its international expansion with an entry into the US market, Germany’s MVB acquires two ordering services, forming a New York-based subsidiary.
New Life for Italy’s Baldini & Castoldi: La Nave di Teseo’s Latest Acquisition
‘Joy for this difficult job of being a publisher’: La Nave di Teseo’s Elisabetta Sgarbi in Milan acquires Italy’s venerable Baldini & Castoldi.
Acquisition Notes: PRH Buys Out of Print; Germany’s Bertelsmann Buys WhiteCloud
PRH’s acquisition will expand the international reach of merchandiser Out of Print. And Bertelsmann Education Group expands with WhiteCloud Analytics.
Sweden’s Dominant Akademibokhandeln Bookselling Chain Acquired by Volati
Even as an acquisition transfers financial control of Sweden’s Akademibokhandeln chain, reading-trend figures paint a concerning picture.