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YOUR GUIDE TO DOING BUSINESS WITH
SOME OF OUR CUSTOMERS
Barnes & Noble, Inc. Carmichael’s Copperfield’s Books Dunham Sports Family Christian Stores Gander Mountain Hastings Hollister JOANN Stores Inc. Joseph-Beth Booksellers LifeWay Christian Stores Powell’s Books REI Rockler Tools Stewarts Shops Vroman’s West Marine Woodcraft Supply, LLC
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OUR COMPANY
Ingram Periodicals is an operating unit of Ingram Content Group, a leader in distribution of physical, print on demand, and digital solutions for the book industry. Founded in 1986, Ingram Periodicals was built on the foundation set by Ingram Book, the world’s largest wholesale distributor of publisher content. Since, we have grown to serve almost 7,500 specialty retailers and national chains throughout the United States and distribute almost 300,000 units per day. Our continued growth can be attributed to our hard working and professional staff, as well as an overarching vision to build the best magazine distribution company in the country.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
Ingram Periodicals is focused on building strong relationships with publishers and retailers. We set our standard high, and pledge to exceed it each year by providing unmatched magazine distribution services.
W
hen you
choose Ingram Periodicals
as your distributor, you have
selected a company with an
expert staff, ready to serve your needs
and to enhance your overall sales
in the magazine category. That’s
why over
20,000 customers and 1,400 publishers
trust us to handle
their magazine shipments each year.
NEWSSTAND
DISTRIBUTION
NEWSSTAND DISTRIBUTION THROUGH INGRAM PERIODICALS
Ingram Periodicals is a leader in specialty magazine distribution industry, currently representing more than 4,500 titles in nearly 7,500 retail outlets throughout the United States. Ingram has distribution facilities in La Vergne, Tennessee; Ontario, California; and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; to ensure pre-weekend delivery of your title. We also have four satellite depots to ensure timely delivery of weekly magazines. With Ingram as your distributor, you can be assured your title(s) will be placed in every outlet with sales potential available to promote greater sales and awareness. Our professional field sales team helps gain exposure and drive sales to independent bookstores in every region of the country. We are proud of the outstanding reputation we have earned for providing quality service to publishers.
LIST OF SERVICES
Ingram Periodicals Inc. provides a full range of services to afford your magazine(s) the opportunity to be successful in a competitive marketplace including:
Title Setup Chain Solicitation
Independent and Specialty Retail Solicitation Accurate and Timely Distribution Services
Online Sales Reporting Through Our VISION System Marketing and Retail Promotion Opportunities
5 Ingram Periodicals invites you to be a part of VISION (Visual Information Online Network), our online reporting system available
exclusively to publishers.
Online reporting capabilities enable you to keep title sales and distribution progress in sight. Through VISION, you can view, download, and print a variety of title performance and distribution reports.
We understand that business hours are no longer 9 to 5 and that your time is valuable. VISION can provide you with the information you need, whenever you need it, 24 hours a day.
VISION REPORTS:
TO PARTICIPATE IN VISION
You will need a computer with an Internet connection and Web browser to use VISION. Some reports are only available through VISION. A password and tip sheet for accessing your reports will be sent to you within two weeks of account setup.
ABC Report:Shows, by title, all distributed and returned amounts per issue, broken down by geographical region and state.
Barnes & Noble Point-of-Sale (POS):
Where available, reflects point-of-sale information from Barnes & Noble. Updated daily.
Barnes & Noble POS by Category: Using POS data, shows how a title is performing in each of Barnes & Noble’s store categories.
Bulk Sales (All Titles):View title distribution and return summaries for any Ingram title.
Bulk Sales by Retailer/Issue:Shows how your title performs in specific retail outlets. Each report indicates each issue’s distribution, returns, net sales, and average sell-through percentage.
Issue Distribution by Retailer:Shows distribution information by retailers receiving your title including the number of stores, your title’s draw per store, and your average draw.
Issue Reconciliation Report: Shows issue specific transactions for all of your titles including distribution, returns, miscellaneous charges, and payments.
Product Received by Warehouse:Shows publishers exactly when the product arrived per warehouse and the quantity received.
Replenishment Summary by Issue:
Provides all relevant information regarding replenishment orders into Barnes & Noble.
Return Flow Analysis:Provides a competitive history of return flow to assist in analyzing sales performance.
Statement of Account:Reflects items open on the publisher’s account including invoices not yet due to be paid, deductions for returns, shipping and handling charges, and marketing fees.
Title/Account Order Regulation Report (TAOR):Shows, by title, all distributed and returned amounts per issue and account. The most current 12 issues are highlighted.
Title Comparison by Retailer:Compares a specific title and issue to the top five titles in that same category with the average sale and sell through for each one.
Title Distribution Report (TDR):Shows by account and warehouse the current draw per title for the last issue distributed. You may view which stores are carrying your title, store location, and title quantity.
Title Order Regulation Report (TOR):
This is a summary of the Bulk Sales reports. Shows by issue the total number distributed and returned as well as the sell-through percentage.
OUR LOCATIONS
Ingram Periodicals operates three distribution centers located in La Vergne, Tennessee; Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; and Ontario, California. In addition, we use four additional depots around the country to speed product to market. These strategically located distribution points allow us to receive, stock, and deliver product efficiently and cost effectively. We are proud of our reputation for the best service and on-time delivery a direct distributor can provide.
7 Thank you for your inquiry about Ingram Periodicals Inc.’s distribution services. To begin the review process of your publication, please
send one copy of your magazine to the address below – Ingram Periodicals Inc.
Attn: Debbie Burnette 18 Ingram Blvd. La Vergne, TN 37086
Please also include any pertinent information such as cover price, frequency, brief description, comparative title, etc. that will help IPI with our buying decision. Please include your company name, full street address, mailing address, (if different), contact name, and telephone number. Please be sure to include the information requested above to prevent any delays in presenting your publication to our new title review committee. The first review is done internally with guidelines provided by retail buyers. If your title is accepted by the committee, you will receive a distribution agreement along with a new publisher package. After we have received all of the required title setup information, Ingram will assign your magazine to an account executive and submit copies to major retailers for approval. The time line for retailers to make their buying decision can be up to six or eight weeks. If you have questions during this process, please contact -
Publisher Relations (615) 213-3663
publisher@ingramperiodicals.com
