Bookspeed Blog
Welcome to the Bookspeed Blog! We have big plans to share so much with our customers about us as a company, trends, key books and everything in between. Here at HQ, we have a wealth of knowledge accumulated from working in the industry for over 30 years and we thought it was about time we shared it with you.
Trends shaping 2026
6th January 2026
What’s going to resonate with your customers in the year ahead? Keeping a close eye on emerging trends is a big part of what we do here at Bookspeed, so we’ve pulled together the key 2026 trends worth knowing about.
What to expect from our trade show ranges
5th January 2026
At the upcoming trade shows, we'll be sharing hundreds of books from all your favourite publisher brands, combining new and popular titles to represent spring and summer themes. Here’s a taster of what you can expect to see.
Trendspotting – Micro-gatherings
8th December 2025
Party season is in full swing! And the hottest new venue? Your own kitchen table. Consumers are reimagining what socialising...
Tips to maximise your sales this Christmas
4th December 2025
Here are some tips from our team to help keep your stock levels on track and your sales flowing.
Why food writing is so hot right now
28th November 2025
Bookspeed product expert Katie shares her passion for Anthony Bourdain's writing, and why food writing is popular with such a broad range of customers.
How Bookspeed can support your Christmas sales
27th October 2025
It’s the most important time of the year for retailers. Here’s how we can support you this Christmas:
Six trends to pay attention to this Christmas
15th October 2025
Every sale matters at this time of year. And every decision you make as a retailer counts. So we’ve picked out some of the Christmas trends to help you maximise sales opportunities this season.
Top Advent calendars for your festive range
14th October 2025
Customers are craving cosy, nostalgic traditions this Christmas. Here are our top advent calendar picks to inspire your festive range.
How Halloween is evolving as a consumer event
10th September 2025
Beyond mass produced costumers and pumpkins, we explore Halloween’s gift and lifestyle retail potential.
Four products you can’t ignore for new-term sales
13th August 2025
As parents and young people get ready for a new academic year, retailers have an opportunity to attract sales with some essential products.
Talking shop with Sir John Soane's Museum
8th August 2025
Books are among the bestsellers at the Sir John Soane’s Museum shop, so we talked to Retail Manager Kate about why they are such a great fit for the museum’s retail strategy.
Trendspotting - saunas
10th June 2025
For the latest in our trendspotting series, we look at the rise of wild saunas in the UK.
