Wholesaling | 7:23 July 16, 2010 | Print this story

Bertrams’ success boosts Smith News

Wholesaler Smiths News reported a year-on-year increase of 38% in the 19 weeks ending July 1 citing its 2009 acquisition of books wholesaler Bertrams from the Woolworths administrators.

Bertrams handles about 45% of the wholesale book market, supplying independent bookshops, online retailers and libraries.

Bertram Library Services will move early in the next financial year from its existing site in Leeds to Norwich where it already has a large depot.