Publishers find little comfort in potential union of big booksellers

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the attitude of Canadian publishers towards the potential merger of bookstores Indigo Books Music and more Inc. and Chapters Inc. and its on-line unit. The main issue in bookselling is that wholesalers such as Pegasus Wholesale Inc. will discount books for the dominant national retailer.

Capital expenditures, Contracts & orders received, Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Wholesalers, Books, periodicals, & newspapers, Books Wholesale, Supply and demand, Contracts, Wholesale industry, Wholesale trade, Pegasus Wholesale Inc., Book distributors

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Chapters name to survive merger with Indigo

Article Abstract:

After the merger between Chapters Inc. and Indigo Books & Music Inc. is complete, Chapters will retain its name.

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Chapters deal to be put to vote

Article Abstract:

Shareholders will vote on Indigo Books & Music Inc.'s acquisition of Chapters Inc.

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