Just two months after acquiring Union Square and Co. from Barnes & Noble, Hachette Book Group has notified the unit’s staff that it will eliminate a substantial number of positions. HBG employees report and believe the layoffs to affect approximately 60 jobs, or roughly half of the Union Square personnel. The company tells PL, “We do not disclose personnel information; however, it is inaccurate and false that 60 employees are being let go. Additionally, some of the impacted employees have been offered other roles within the company and are working with human resources to remain at Hachette Book Group.” When the acquisition […]
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De Leo Leaves Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble’s chief merchandising officer since 2020 Jackie De Leo left the company earlier this week. CEO James Daunt wrote internally: “It is with great regret – and also sincere gratitude – that I announce that Jackie De Leo has decided to leave Barnes & Noble as she continues her stellar career across bookselling and publishing. Jackie joined Barnes & Noble at the start of 2020 and has been instrumental in the evolution of our stores as she led our merchant teams over the last 5 years. Her leadership has been inspiring and the contribution to the success of […]