The Latest Breaking News from Book Depository

Booktopia, Australia’s biggest online bookseller, is poised for collapse. That doesn’t mean bookshops are in trouble

At its height, Australia’s largest online bookseller, Booktopia, had a A$2.4 million turnover, 5 million customers, and sold a book “every 3.9 seconds”. This week, it entered voluntary administration, a month after announcing the axing of 50 jobs and resignation of senior staff, including its chief executive. Shares had fallen…

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024

The story of Book Depository comes to a close

It is time to bid farewell to Book Depository, which closes today.

Bangkok Post · Apr 25, 2023

Amazon warning as retailer to close popular online book shop

The online retailer giant announced the closure as they continue to shake up the business and make cuts in a bid to save money.

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2023

Amazon to close Book Depository online shop

Gloucester-based bookseller bought by the retail giant in 2011 will shut at the end of April

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023