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Merger to makeover

With the Smith-Coles deal approved, Larry Stevenson gets down to the nitty-gritty of revolutionizing Canadian bookselling – while a U.S. chain also eyes Canada’s potential

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March 24th, 2004

11:12 am

Filed under: Industry News

Issue Date:2014-2

Books by the month

Coles reverses its cancellation of frontlist buying, but merger limbo keeps short-term ordering in place at both chains

By: John Burns

March 24th, 2004

11:01 am

Filed under: Industry News

Issue Date:1996-2

Merge ahead?

Intensity of watchdog’s inquiry into Smith-Coles merger suggests deal’s not sewn up yet

By: Cheri Hanson

March 24th, 2004

10:52 am

Filed under: Industry News

Issue Date:2012-8