Tag Archives: E-book

Good News for Consumers? Judge Approves E-book Pricing Settlement

Posted on September 6, 2012 by bermanevansretail

It was announced today that a federal judge approved a settlement of an E-book pricing agreement (see our earlier blog post). This should bring back some retail discounting, which would benefit consumers of E-books. As Julie Bosman reported for the New … Continue reading →

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Your E-Book Is Reading You

Posted on June 29, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to a report by the Wall Street Journal: “Digital-book publishers and retailers now know more about their readers than ever before. How that’s changing the experience of reading…” Click the image to read the story. Photo by William Duke

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Justice Dept. Sues Apple and Publishers Over E-Book Pricing; 3 Publishers Settle

Posted on April 11, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Overpaying for E-books? Well, the U.S. Justice Department has said enough. As Julie Bosman reports in the New York Times: “The Justice Department filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple and major book publishers on Wednesday, charging that the companies … Continue reading →

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