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. Readerlink is the largest distributor of books to mass merchandisers in United States, and the largest distributor of hardcover, trade and paperback books to non-trade channel

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at readerlink.net. Retrieved December 20, 2015 Dennis E. Abboud serves as Readerlink's President and CEO.

History

The company was founded in 2013. * 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

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Portable Press Readerlink Distribution Services, is an American book publisher and distributor based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Readerlink is the largest distributor of books to mass merchandisers in United States, and the largest distributor of hardcover, trade ...

, and Canterbury Classics. Those imprints, which collectively publish about 500 titles annually, will be continued by Readerlink. * 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. * In 2020 Readerlink acquired the activity book publisher Dreamtivity. * In 2022 Readerlink became the US distributor for British publisher Canelo

References

External links

Readerlink Distribution Services – official site

Printers Row Publishing Group website

Portable Press website
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