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World’s Biggest Bookstore to close in February

Two weeks after its 33rd birthday comes word that the World's Biggest Bookstore in downtown Toronto will close in February. According to the Toronto Star, the development company that is in the process of buying ... Read More »

November 21, 2013 | Filed under: Bookselling

Indigo quarterly report reveals decreased in-store sales, flat online sales

By Steven W. Beattie

Indigo Books and Music, Inc. has released its fiscal report for the first quarter of 2013, and the picture it paints does not bode well for the Canadian bookselling sector. Total revenues for the company ... Read More »

August 12, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Nova Scotia vanity press Bryler Publications faces possible legal battles

By Julie Baldassi

Cynthia McMurray, owner of the Nova Scotia vanity press Bryler Publications and the recently founded Three Dogs Press, is embroiled in several legal disputes “ one of which could involve Indigo Books & Music. In ... Read More »

July 15, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Toronto Public Library adds Kobo to retail partners

By Sue Carter

The Toronto Public Library has expanded its retail affiliate program to include digital titles from Kobo. Patrons can now purchase ebooks directly from Kobo through linked pages on torontopubliclibrary.ca. For each ebook purchased, TPL receives ... Read More »

July 9, 2013 | Filed under: Libraries

This weekend in Canadian literary events: July 27-29

By Katie Gowrie

The season of literary festivals and readings in the park is well underway, and it's not slowing down this weekend. Here are just a few of the events featured on Q&Q's calendar. This is the ... Read More »

July 27, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Book links roundup: Indigo CEO says physical books are surviving digital age, classic books get bold makeovers, and more

By Katie Gowrie

Heather Reisman: physical books still thriving in the digital age Classic books given new looks to lure the "Twilight" generation Amazon partners with Co-operative Food retail outlets in London to install delivery pick-up lockers Faber ... Read More »

June 28, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

Canadian literary event roundup: June 8-14

By Katie Gowrie

Patrick deWitt signing for Ablutions, Indigo Eaton Centre, Toronto (June 8, 12 p.m., free) The Adventure of the Process": The Writer's Guild of Alberta Conference and Alberta Book Awards Gala, Hotel Arts, Calgary (June 8“10, ... Read More »

June 8, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Canadian literary event roundup: June 1-7

By Katie Gowrie

Deux Voiliers Publishing open house featuring Brendan Ray, Stephen Lorne Bennett, Chris Turner, and Con Cu, Collected Works Bookstore, Ottawa (June 1, 7 p.m., free) Niagara Literary Arts Festival kicks off with readings by Erno ... Read More »

June 1, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Toronto’s Silver Snail Comics offers sneak peek of Yonge Street store and cafe

By Natalie Samson

Silver Snail Comics co-owner George Zotti is offering the public a video tour of the store's new home just steps away from Toronto's Yonge and Dundas Square. In addition to the standard comic book fare, ... Read More »

May 25, 2012 | Filed under: Bookselling

Indigo president resigns as profits fall in third quarter

By Stuart Woods

After less than a year in the role, Tedford G. Marlow has resigned as president of Indigo Books & Music and resumed a senior position with U.S.-based retailer Urban Outfitters, where he has been named ... Read More »

February 9, 2012 | Filed under: Bookselling, Industry news

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Search Results by tag: Indigo

World’s Biggest Bookstore to close in February

Indigo quarterly report reveals decreased in-store sales, flat online sales

Nova Scotia vanity press Bryler Publications faces possible legal battles

Toronto Public Library adds Kobo to retail partners

This weekend in Canadian literary events: July 27-29

Book links roundup: Indigo CEO says physical books are surviving digital age, classic books get bold makeovers, and more

Canadian literary event roundup: June 8-14

Canadian literary event roundup: June 1-7

Toronto’s Silver Snail Comics offers sneak peek of Yonge Street store and cafe

Indigo president resigns as profits fall in third quarter

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