AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBook trade shake-up: France’s Nosoli (Le Furet du Nord and Decitre) plans to close 11 of 27 stores to stave off bankruptcy, a stark reminder of how hard retail book chains are being squeezed. Publishing & IP: Shueisha is ending its Marvel manga publishing agreement with Disney, with several licensed titles set to be discontinued after Sept. 30. Children’s reading push: Bath’s Children’s Literature Festival announces its biggest-ever programme for Sept. 25–Oct. 4, aligned with the National Year of Reading and featuring major author/illustrator names. AI and books: Apple Books is reportedly flooded with AI-generated plagiarism, raising fresh concerns for self-publishing platforms and storefronts. Media business strategy: Mediahuis says it’s leaning on “signature journalism,” stronger brands, and higher customer value to build sustainable growth as AI reshapes creator-driven media. Music publishing tie-in: Forbes Books launches in the UK after acquiring Rethink Press, adding to the churn in global publishing imprints.
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