Baker & Taylor, a 200-year-old library book distributor, closes after failed acquisition

independent.co.uk

Nationwide library book distributor Baker & Taylor is reportedly shutting down after nearly 200 years in operation. The company is laying off approximately 520 employees without severance following a failed acquisition deal with ReaderLink. Operations are expected to cease in January. Baker & Taylor specialized in distributing books to libraries and schools, while ReaderLink serves major retailers. The collapsed deal, combined with prior financial challenges, led to the shutdown.


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