WHOLESALER INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
FOR A BOOKSELLER MENTOR REGARDING THE BAKER & TAYLOR RETAIL WHOLESALE CLOSING PLEASE CONTACT LARRY@GLIBA.ORG
BAKER & TAYLOR INFORMATION AND TIMELINES
On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, Baker & Taylor announced that it would no longer distribute books to their retail accounts. Below is the timeline of closures. If you are a Baker & Taylor customer, please take note of these dates.
PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE
If you do not currently have a Penguin Random House account, or if your Penguin Random House account has been inactive for more than a year, you are eligible for the Indies Express program, which includes:
INGRAM WHOLESALE
An important and actionable step: Please contact customerservice@ingramcontent.com or your Ingram Rep to have your credit line adjusted with this shift.
Learn more about Ingram Bookstore Services here.
Check out the BookLove rebate program with rewards for hitting sales goals.
HARPER COLLINS
For all bricks and mortar independent bookstores who were ordering all their HarperCollins, Harlequin and
HarperCollins
Christian titles from Baker & Taylor, we offer fast-tracked credit approval and account set up to help you open a new HarperCollins account.
To apply:
• ABA members can find our Credit Application on BookWeb.org. Please fill out and submit to OpenAccount@harpercollins.com
• Non-ABA members can e-mail OpenAccount@harpercollins.com to request the credit app
• When reaching out please specify that you are a former Baker & Taylor account
• Every effort will be made to expedite the account review and set up process
• No order required to open an account
• Effective through October 1, 2019
Once you have an account:
• A sales consultant will be assigned to help you with order questions, register you on our customer service website and make sure you are maximizing our terms of sale.
• Orders received by 3pm (EST) will ship out the next business day
• All HarperCollins, Harlequin and HarperCollins Christian titles can be combined on orders.
• Our frontlist and backlist catalogs are available on Edelweiss and we encourage all accounts to
utilize the tools available on Above the Treeline.
BOOKAZINE
SCHOLASTIC INDIE EXPRESS SHIP PROGRAM
Scholastic Trade Publishing would like to let our indie bookseller customers know that we are here to assist you in the transition from B&T’s exit from the retail business. We know that there are many viable wholesale options for you to order Scholastic books, and want to make this transition as seamless as possible for you so we’re offering the following for direct purchases from Scholastic:
1) Scholastic will institute our popular HOLIDAY EXPRESS SHIP PROGRAM effective June 1st, 2019! Place your backlist orders directly with Scholastic between June 1st, 2019 and August 30, 2019, and receive express, two-day shipping for the summer!
2) We are extending our Backlist Stock Offer to July 31st, 2019. With this offer, you have the choice of an additional 2% discount, or delayed billing until the extended date of October 15th.
3) Whether you are an existing or new account with Scholastic, we are ready to assist with your order.
a. For existing accounts, please contact your sales rep or Customer Service directly with questions or to place your order.
b. For new accounts, we have set up a dedicated email and phone number (see below) to take you quickly through the new account set up process, answer any questions you may have and get your opening order on its way – no minimum quantity needed for opening order.
c. Our credit department will work expeditiously to ensure your orders are approved and processed quickly.
Customer Service email: TradeScholastic@Scholastic.com Customer Service phone #: 877-624-2767
Thank you very much for your continued support of Scholastic’s publishing program, wherever you decide to source the books!
BLACKSTONE PUBLISHING
Adam Shea, Retail Sales Cordinator
BlackstonePublishing.com
On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, Baker & Taylor announced that it would no longer distribute books to their retail accounts. Below is the timeline of closures. If you are a Baker & Taylor customer, please take note of these dates.
- Current promotions will end on May 31.
- Paperback Essentials will end with the May 14 shipment.
- B&T will support the Indie Next program through May 31 (June Indie Next titles).
- B&T will ship author event orders through June 1.
- My Books & More websites will continue to operate until June 30.
- The ABA has announced a special deal for IndieLite websites as a replacement for My Books & More. Click here to contact the Indiecommerce Team for more information
- B&T will ship NYP titles through June, all open orders for pub dates after July 1 will be cancelled. If you would like a report of what is on order with a pub date after July 1, reach out to your rep.
- The last day for shipping all other orders is July 15. Any orders received after noon on July 15 will be cancelled. This includes Home Delivery orders.
- The last day B&T will accept overstock returns at the return center is July 30
- 2019 Co-op reports can be requested. All requests need to be made by July 1 and reports will be sent to you by the end of Augus
PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE
If you do not currently have a Penguin Random House account, or if your Penguin Random House account has been inactive for more than a year, you are eligible for the Indies Express program, which includes:
- A streamlined new-account application (now available online) – no opening order necessary
- A streamlined credit-approval process (for Baker & Taylor customers in good standing)
- Special offer on your first order (includes a lower unit-minimum)
- Dedicated PRH sales director with expertise in helping B&T customers transition to ordering directly from Penguin Random House
- Dedicated PRH sales reps (community bookstore specialists) to help you navigate seasonal frontlist ordering and backlist replenishment
- Special offer from Above the Treeline to help with inventory management
For more information, e-mail IndiesExpress@prh.com
(This offer expires on 10/1/2019)
INGRAM WHOLESALE
- Ingram offers special programs designed to fit the unique needs of indie bookstores, including access to a huge inventory of products, and dedicated support.
- Detailed information can be found here.
- Ingram is pro-actively working to increase bookstore credit lines. Please contact your rep to discuss your specific needs.
- The Indie Vault (stock set aside for indie stores) is being augmented with a broader selection, and increased quantities.
- NCIBA Regional Contacts:
An important and actionable step: Please contact customerservice@ingramcontent.com or your Ingram Rep to have your credit line adjusted with this shift.
Learn more about Ingram Bookstore Services here.
Check out the BookLove rebate program with rewards for hitting sales goals.
HARPER COLLINS
For all bricks and mortar independent bookstores who were ordering all their HarperCollins, Harlequin and
HarperCollins
Christian titles from Baker & Taylor, we offer fast-tracked credit approval and account set up to help you open a new HarperCollins account.
To apply:
• ABA members can find our Credit Application on BookWeb.org. Please fill out and submit to OpenAccount@harpercollins.com
• Non-ABA members can e-mail OpenAccount@harpercollins.com to request the credit app
• When reaching out please specify that you are a former Baker & Taylor account
• Every effort will be made to expedite the account review and set up process
• No order required to open an account
• Effective through October 1, 2019
Once you have an account:
• A sales consultant will be assigned to help you with order questions, register you on our customer service website and make sure you are maximizing our terms of sale.
• Orders received by 3pm (EST) will ship out the next business day
• All HarperCollins, Harlequin and HarperCollins Christian titles can be combined on orders.
• Our frontlist and backlist catalogs are available on Edelweiss and we encourage all accounts to
utilize the tools available on Above the Treeline.
BOOKAZINE
- Bookazine, based out of New Jersey, is ready for new accounts now.
- Bookazine is a family-owned, full-service wholesaler offering a wide-ranging and deep inventory of new releases and bestselling backlist, with expertise in children’s titles, small press and regional titles, gay and lesbian books and magazines, and pop culture titles–including graphic novels and manga. They supply books to thousands of bookstores and libraries throughout the U.S. and around the world and enjoy positive business relationships with more than 25,000 publishers worldwide.
- Prepaid accounts take 48-72 hours to establish and begin shipping.
- Accounts with credit terms need to allow a minimum of two weeks to establish.
- You can begin by filling out a credit application and contacting Steve Goldberg by email or phone: 201-858-7558
SCHOLASTIC INDIE EXPRESS SHIP PROGRAM
Scholastic Trade Publishing would like to let our indie bookseller customers know that we are here to assist you in the transition from B&T’s exit from the retail business. We know that there are many viable wholesale options for you to order Scholastic books, and want to make this transition as seamless as possible for you so we’re offering the following for direct purchases from Scholastic:
1) Scholastic will institute our popular HOLIDAY EXPRESS SHIP PROGRAM effective June 1st, 2019! Place your backlist orders directly with Scholastic between June 1st, 2019 and August 30, 2019, and receive express, two-day shipping for the summer!
2) We are extending our Backlist Stock Offer to July 31st, 2019. With this offer, you have the choice of an additional 2% discount, or delayed billing until the extended date of October 15th.
3) Whether you are an existing or new account with Scholastic, we are ready to assist with your order.
a. For existing accounts, please contact your sales rep or Customer Service directly with questions or to place your order.
b. For new accounts, we have set up a dedicated email and phone number (see below) to take you quickly through the new account set up process, answer any questions you may have and get your opening order on its way – no minimum quantity needed for opening order.
c. Our credit department will work expeditiously to ensure your orders are approved and processed quickly.
Customer Service email: TradeScholastic@Scholastic.com Customer Service phone #: 877-624-2767
Thank you very much for your continued support of Scholastic’s publishing program, wherever you decide to source the books!
BLACKSTONE PUBLISHING
- Indie Store Special
- Free shippping no minimums
- 50% off srp on all products
- Payment terms ar net 30 days
- Free returns on all products
Adam Shea, Retail Sales Cordinator
BlackstonePublishing.com