Readerlink Distribution Services Explained
| Country: | United States |
| Headquarters: | Oak Brook, Illinois |
| Keypeople: | Dennis E. Abboud |
| Publications: | Hardcover, trade, & paperback books |
| Revenue: | > $1 billion (2016) |
| Numemployees: | 1,300 |
Readerlink Distribution Services, is a book publisher and distributor based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Readerlink is the largest distributor of books to mass merchandisers in United States,[1] and the largest distributor of hardcover, trade and paperback books to non-trade channel booksellers in North America. Servicing approximately 66,000 storefronts in the United States, Readerlink distributes about one out of every three consumer trade books sold in the country. As of 2016 the company had 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 North Carolina–based book distributor firm of Baker and Taylor's (B&T's) publishing group and U.S. marketing services.[1] The acquisition included B&T's publishing operations for Silver Dolphin Books, Thunder Bay Press, 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]
External links
Notes and References
- Milliot, Jim (February 23, 2015). "Readerlink Buys B&T Publishing, Warehouse Units", Publishers Weekly. Retrieved December 20, 2015
- http://readerlink.net/About.aspx Readerlink – About Us
- Web site: Milliot. Jim. Readerlink Buys Studio Fun Assets. PublishersWeekly.com. September 10, 2017. October 19, 2016.
- Web site: Big Deals Highlighted 2021 Acquisitions.
- Web site: Readerlink to Publish Canelo Titles in North America .
