SERVICES FOR
PUBLISHERS
CBL European distribution program
simple, open terms to enable publishers to expand
CBL Distribution offer a ready made distribution package for publishers to access a market of over 100 million english speaking book buyers. CBL's distribution program can put your book within reach of the leading national booksellers and retailers all over Europe - publishers of all sizes can benefit today from this opportunity.
Why partner with us?
CBL offers a professional distribution service for clients and on their behalf we ship to most of the major European retail and online book retailers. We also supply non book customers such as supermarkets with books.
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Access to over 100 million new potential english speaking customers
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24 hour dispatch, key account handling
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Quick setup - our aim is to have accounts up and running within 1 week
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Monthly/Quarterly sales reports, dependent upon volume
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CBL supply most major European book retailers, both on and offline
The CBL academic program
CBL academic is specifically for professional, technical & medical publishers.
Trade Titles
Four different rates depending upon annual purchase levels.
Academic Titles
For professional, technical & medical publishers.
Tier 1 - Annual purchases under £10,000
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Discount- 62% off list price
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Less cost of any returns in period
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Tier 2 - Annual purchases over £75,000
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Charges - 55% of US list price
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Less cost of any returns in period
Tier 4 - Annual purchases over £150,000
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Charges - open to negotiation
Tier 1 - Annual purchases under £15,000
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Charges - 25% of US list price
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Less cost of any returns in period
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Tier 2 - Annual purchases over £50,000
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Charges - 15% of US list price
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Less cost of any returns in period
Tier 4 - Annual purchases over £100,000
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Charges - open to negotiation
Frequently asked questions
Are the discount percentages fixed?
No, CBL can customise discounts for any client publisher. The stated terms are listed as these are the default. Please contact us if a tailored solution is more suitable.
How do we ship to CBL?
CBL only require shipment to our freight forwarder in New York, onward shipment is handled by CBL.
What are the payment terms?
All books held on the CBL European distribution program are held on consignment initially. Subject to volume & other considerations this can be reviewed. CBL pay you in your local currency for books after they have sold either monthly or quarterly dependent upon volume.
Next steps - please contact us below for an application or more information
We will endeavour to get back to you within 24 hours.