Independent Canadian publishers respond to Trump’s tariffs with caution, confusion
The chaotic nature of the tariff rollout, while not surprising from the Trump administration, is nevertheless a challenge in trying to determine how best to respond.
Issues with UTP’s order fulfillment system lead to missed shipments and other concerns during busy holiday selling season
UTP is working on a fix for the system, which needs to be stress tested before going live.
Publishers, booksellers, and suppliers are being squeezed by a “perfect storm” of increased demand and decreased supply heading into the crucial holiday selling season
“The entire chain has been disrupted all at the same time,” says Association of Canadian Press executive director Kate Edwards.
Wolsak & Wynn imprint Poplar Press pivots to speculative fiction
By revamping its mainstream fiction line as a dedicated genre imprint, the Hamilton, Ontario, publisher hopes to fill a void in Canadian books.