Coalition revived as industry fights blended tax
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
Books by the month
Coles reverses its cancellation of frontlist buying, but merger limbo keeps short-term ordering in place at both chains
Distribution right: Ottawa presses on
Merge ahead?
Intensity of watchdog’s inquiry into Smith-Coles merger suggests deal’s not sewn up yet