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Boss of the UK’s biggest books chain and of Barnes & Noble in the US argues listing would be ‘sensible’ for revitalised industry
UK chain adds Blackwell’s to Barnes & Noble purchase to build critical mass against Amazon
Chain is known for extensive academic range and will continue to operate as its own brand
James Daunt rescued UK chain Waterstones but now faces his toughest task: tempting Americans back into Barnes & Noble
Retailers want Treasury to level playing field with online rivals via an internet sales tax and business rates reform
Despite being hit hard by the rise of ecommerce, the book trade believes it has found ways to thrive
Bookseller says emphasis is on career progression rather than starting rates of pay
Daunt acknowledges chain’s main problem was challenging market with rise of streaming
Retailers combine to fight back against Amazon’s ‘siren call’
Why a US fund known for muscular interventions in takeovers might buy a chain of bookshops
Hedge fund’s stake purchase shows the bookseller has stabilised
James Daunt to stay on as chief executive after leading turnround of chain
Book chain last changed hands in 2011 when a Russian oligarch bought it from HMV Group
Filings at business department reveal late payment of suppliers
Industry weathers digital disruption as big names renew appeal of printed works
We are witnessing not a bibliophile renaissance but Jeff Bezos changing his tactics
Retailer’s launch comes as independent shops begin to see a rise in their fortunes
UK supermarket fails to find buyer for Blinkbox Books despite holding talks with Waterstones
Bookstore chain seeks greater control over its ebook sales
Consumers’ renewed love of physical books has rejuvenated a bricks and mortar industry
High street bookseller reports dwindling Kindle sales as physical market looks up
Booksellers hope for bumper run to Christmas as new titles are published
Waterstones managing director calls for changes to tax system
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