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Harry Potter publisher reports record profits despite supply chain crisis
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Bloomsbury, the Harry Potter publisher, has enjoyed record sales and profits on the back of the popularity of titles including Tom Kerridge’s latest cookbook during the coronavirus pandemic despite supply chain problems.
The company said the increase in reading had continued, as people “rediscovered the joy of reading” during the coronavirus pandemic, with fantasy, escapism, social inclusion and cookery all selling well.
It said its revenues for the six months to the end of August were also boosted by customers ordering earlier than in previous years. Book sales, along with many other consumer products, usually peak in the three months running up to Christmas. Shops and online retailers have ramped up stock levels to ensure they have
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