IndieCommerce

11 Oct

Kobo Webinar Friday, Updated FAQ & Logo Guidelines Now Available

Booksellers who were unable to attend a regional show can learn more about the Kobo eBook program during a  webinar this Friday, October 12. In addition, new on BookWeb are an updated FAQ, with details of a revised Launch Incentive returns policy; guidelines for store logos for Kobo co-branded sites; and fliers comparing Kobo eReaders to the models of competitors.

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20 Sep

IndieCommerce Institute Participants Find Plenty to Put Into Action

In addition to learning how to maximize their websites, booksellers at last week’s IndieCommerce Institute heard from representatives of Kobo and Ingram about ABA’s new e-book solution, open to all member stores.

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19 Sep

Kobo Launch Incentive Deadline October 20

For ABA member stores to take advantage of the Kobo Launch Incentive — which includes free displays, free demo units, sell-through bonuses, product returnability, extended dating, and a cash bonus for participating — they must sign-up by Saturday, October 20.

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19 Sep

New and Upcoming E-Book Promotions

The IndieCommerce Publisher Promotions page has been updated this week with four promotions — two underway now, two starting October 1.

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13 Sep

Publishers Work on E-Book Agreements Under DOJ Settlement

With last week’s federal court order entering as final judgment the Department of Justice’s e-book pricing settlement with Hachette, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster, the three publishers are working on agreements to replace the agency model for e-books.

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13 Sep

Kobo Sign-up Form and Resources Now on BookWeb

This week, ABA launched a new webpage that gathers in one place all that member stores need to sign-up and begin promoting Kobo eBooks and eReaders to their customers.

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06 Sep

Ingram to Distribute Kobo eReaders to Indie Bookstores

Today, ABA announced that Ingram Content Group will be the exclusive distributor of Kobo eReaders as part of the ABA/Kobo eBook solution.

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06 Sep

Kobo Announces New Family of eReaders

On Thursday, September 6, Kobo announced a new lineup of e-readers. The news comes a week after ABA and Kobo announced an agreement for a new e-book solution for ABA member bookstores.

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06 Sep

Federal Court Approves DOJ’s Proposed Settlement in E-Book Pricing Case

This afternoon, New York Federal Judge Denise Cote issued an order entering as a final judgment the DOJ’s proposed settlement agreement with Hachette, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster in the e-books antitrust litigation. This means that the three settling publishers are required to terminate all of their agency agreements and any agreement that restricts an e-book retailer’s discretion over pricing as soon as allowed under contract, typically, on 30 days’ notice.

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22 Aug

Upcoming E-Book Promos

The IndieCommerce Publisher Promotions page has been updated with two promotions starting September 1.

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21 Aug

IndieCommerce Institute Registration Extended

Booksellers looking to learn more about maximizing their IndieCommerce websites have until August 31 to register for September’s IndieCommerce Institute.

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15 Aug

IndieCommerce Institute Registration Deadline Next Wednesday

Booksellers who would like to take part in ABA’s second IndieCommerce Institute must register by next Wednesday, August 22.

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15 Aug

New E-Book Promos

Three promotions, underway now, were added to the IndieCommerce Publisher Promotions page this week.

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