Australian book sales have plunged 10% in 2012, but e-book sales are finally taking off, writes Andrew Wilkins.
Pearson Gets Green Light on REDgroup Online Acquisition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission “will not oppose the acquisition of REDgroup Online by Pearson Australia Group.”
Aussies Get Kobo, Half to Buy E-Readers in Three Years
By Edward Nawotka Kobo is now available Down Under. REDgroup retail launched its Kobo ereader and e-books platform in Sydney earlier this week, reports Bookseller+Publisher. The reader is available at the group’s Borders website and priced at $199. It is is also available at Borders stores, and is expected to be available in Angus & Robertson and Whitcoulls in the …