Questions & Answers - US

What areas do you supply with magazines?

We supply 37 states in the US and all of Canada. We do not supply outside of these two countries.

How do I get a new title added to my distribution?

Contact the customer service phone number that is listed on your invoice. Click here for regional contact options.

Why do I receive so many copies of a particular title?

Publishers run on average a 40-50% sell through, therefore at any given time when the next issue comes out, you will be returning half of the magazines you receive. This is to avoid outages due to a popular cover or content. Our technology constantly monitors your allotments and automatically adjusts your numbers either up or down based upon your particular sales requirements.

How do I tell if a title is out of date?

1. If you have a copy of the title, call the toll free number and ask them to verify the off sale date. Supply the bipad and issue code. If you have a number of titles to check, please have the complete list ready. Would you like to contact us? Click here.

2. If you have more than one issue, check the issue codes and keep the higher number. Occasionally there are monthly and special issue titles running with the same bipad… keep the highest number of the monthly and the highest number of the special issue. Note: monthlies run 01 – 12 and generally, special issues use higher numbers.

How do I get started carrying magazines and books?

Call our Customer Service and they’ll ensure a Regional Account Manager contacts you directly to see if the periodical category makes sense for your business and location. We’ll determine your selection and quantities based upon proven successes of similar stores, provide display options and determine a timeline for implementation. Ready to contact us?... Click here.

What are the hottest categories in Magazines?

The 3 top subject categories are: Entertainment/ Celebrity, Apparel and Accessories, and Home Furnishings.

How many new magazine titles are there?

Approximately 4500 with approximately 450 being introduced each year

How many book titles do you carry?

At any one time, the number is around 10, 000 and growing.

What do you do with unsold magazines and books?

All unsold magazines are shredded and 100% recycled. Books either have their covers stripped and are shredded, or are returned as a full copy back to the publisher.

Can you donate unsold magazines to a school or charity?

Our agreements with our publishers will not allow this, as all unsold magazines must be shredded and recycled.

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