Penguin Random House announced to independent booksellers who have been getting all of their inventory from Baker & Taylor an Indies Express program, following the news that B&T will exit trade distribution. The initiative promises individualized “live-person support” to “make the upcoming transition as easy as possible for you and your staff,” and is good through October 1. The offer includes a streamlined new-account application and credit-approval process, a lower unit-minimum on the first order, a dedicated PRH sales director “with expertise in helping B&T customers transition to ordering directly” and “dedicated PRH sales reps (community bookstore specialists) to help […]