ReaderLink Distribution Services, LLC: Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name: ReaderLink Distribution Services, LLC
Mission: To delight readers by collaborating with authors, publishers, and retailers to bring relevant, curated content to market.
Vision: To improve communities through advancing literacy and promoting reading for education and entertainment.
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: 1420 Kensington Road, Suite 300, Oak Brook, IL 60523-2164, USA
Key People:
- No information is available.
Number of Employees:
- No information is available.
Revenue:
- No information is available.
Noteworthy Achievements:
ReaderLink is the largest full-service distributor of hardcover, trade, and paperback books to non-trade channel booksellers in North America. ReaderLink reaches 99% of the U.S. population weekly and sells one-third of all printed trade books in the United States.
Products and Services
Products Offered:
ReaderLink operates through its publishing division, Printers Row Publishing Group, which includes several imprints like Canterbury Classics, Dreamtivity, Portable Press, Silver Dolphin Books, Studio Fun International, and Thunder Bay Press. They offer a variety of books ranging from classic literature to interactive children's books and educational kits.
High-Level Description of the Products:
- Canterbury Classics: Offers classic literature in modern formats with colorful bindings.
- Dreamtivity: Provides innovative arts and crafts products.
- Portable Press: Publishes trivia and reference books, including the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series.
- Silver Dolphin Books: Focuses on educational books and kits for children.
- Studio Fun International: Develops engaging books with beloved characters for children.
- Thunder Bay Press: Delivers interactive activity books and reference materials.
Key Features:
- Modern presentations of classic and new literature.
- Diverse product range from children’s activities to adult references.
- Collaboration with well-known brands for themed products.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments:
- ReaderLink’s focus on expanding literacy and promoting educational and entertaining reading.
- Community programs such as ReaderLink Cares have facilitated donations of over $8 million in books and raised substantial funds for reading and literacy support.
New Product Launches:
- No specific new product launches are detailed.
New Features Added to Existing Products:
- No information is available.
New Partnerships:
- No information is available about new partnerships, but ReaderLink maintains partnerships with publishers and retailers globally, including military installations and international entities in the United Kingdom, Japan, and Australia.
Distribution Network
ReaderLink operates six distribution centers strategically located across the United States, enabling efficient distribution to over 100,000 stores in cities across the nation:
1. Northeastern Distribution Center: Salem, VA
2. Southeastern Distribution Center: Winder, GA
3. Midwest Distribution Center: Romeoville, IL
4. Midwest Publishing Distribution Center: Marion, IL
5. Southern Distribution Center: Denton, TX
6. Western Distribution Center: Ogden, UT
Additional Services
- Merchandising: Utilizing the largest POS database for developing store layouts and planograms.
- Marketing & Promotions: Curating products and executing effective marketing strategies, including in-store events.
- Business Analytics & Category Management: Using advanced technology and data to forecast demand and optimize product assortments.
Overall, ReaderLink’s robust infrastructure, dedication to literacy, and extensive network underline its significance as a leader in the book distribution industry.
