Readerlink Distribution Services
| Country of origin | United States |
|---|---|
| Headquarters location | Oak Brook, Illinois |
| Key people | Dennis E. Abboud |
| Publication types | Hardcover, trade, & paperback books |
| Revenue | > $1 billion (2016) |
| No. of employees | 1,300 |
| Official website | www |
Readerlink Distribution Services, is a
booksellers
in North America. Servicing approximately 66,000 storefronts in the United States, Readerlink distributes approximately one out of every three consumer trade books sold in the country.
[2] As of 2016, the company has distribution centers in Clearfield, Utah; Denton, Texas; Romeoville, Illinois; Salem, Virginia; and Winder, Georgia.[2] Dennis E. Abboud serves as Readerlink's President and CEO.[1]
Recent Events
- In 2014, Readerlink acquired the retail book business of TNG GP. Likewise, Readerlink's field merchandising services unit was spun into TNG's remaining operation.
- In 2015, Readerlink significantly expanded its role in the book publishing and distribution business by acquiring the Portable Press, and Canterbury Classics. Those imprints, which collectively publish about 500 titles annually, will be continued by Readerlink.[1]
- In 2016, Readerlink acquired the retail book distribution business of ANConnect.
- In 2016, Readerlink acquired Studio Fun International, formerly Reader's Digest Children's Publishing, from Trusted Media Brands, Inc.[3]
- In 2020, Readerlink acquired the activity book publisher Dreamtivity.[4]
- In 2022, Readerlink became the US distributor for British publisher Canelo[5]
References
- ^ a b c d Milliot, Jim (23 February 2015). "Readerlink Buys B&T Publishing, Warehouse Units", Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 20 December 2015
- ^ a b Readerlink - About Us at readerlink.net. Retrieved 20 December 2015
- ^ Milliot, Jim (2016-10-19). "Readerlink Buys Studio Fun Assets". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
- ^ "Big Deals Highlighted 2021 Acquisitions".
- ^ "Readerlink to Publish Canelo Titles in North America".
External links
- Readerlink Distribution Services - official site
- Printers Row Publishing Group website
- Portable Press website
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