Canadian book distributor Book Depot acquired Knoxville, TN-based American Book Company, in a deal that closed December 3. Pat O’Connor will remain president of American Book Company, while ceo Dean Winegardner will leave the industry after 33 years “to expand the other ABCO Companies.” Book Depot ceo Wilf Wikkerink said in a release, “This acquisition is part of our ongoing growth strategy to invest in the bargain book industry and we are delighted to partner with American Book Company.” Dean Winegardner noted, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Book Depot who has shown their commitment to our industry with […]
