Gemini Books is moving the publishers currently under its sales and distribution contract to Macmillan Distribution (MDL) from Grantham Book Services (GBS). The change will come into place from 1st June 2025.
The move follows the announcement earlier this year that the warehouse, originally slated for closure, will instead be used as the new operational hub for Penguin Random House US, fulfilling orders to customers in continental Europe. However, the publisher told The Bookseller earlier this year that it still intends to exit its third-party operations at GBS by late 2025, and will not be offering distribution services to publishers from that point onwards.
Adrian Greenwood, executive director at Gemini, said: “GBS have been the perfect partner in the launch year for Gemini as we brought together all its acquired publishers. The team at GBS has given fantastic service to all the publishers in the group for many years and we shall miss them very much and wish them all every success and happiness in the years ahead. We will also be moving our distributed publishers across to MDL at the same time as we launch Gemini Distribution Services in 2025. We are delighted to be moving to MDL who have shown great enthusiasm and support for Gemini’s plans from the first conversation.”
Matthew Hogg, commercial director for MDL, said: “We are excited to be working with Gemini Books and are delighted that they have chosen to join us. MDL is committed to providing the highest levels of service to its publishers, while ensuring focus on the needs of their customers. This we believe positions us well, to support not only Gemini’s existing business, but also their future growth plans. We very much look forward to working with them from 2025.”
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