Barnes & Noble, Inc. released its Most Anticipated Books for September to launch a stacked fall publishing season after delays due to COVID-19. “A lot more reading has been done this year, one of the very few silver linings to COVID-19. Even so, new publishing has been peddling very gently since late March, absent the support of bookstores. Now the floodgates have well and truly opened, just as our bookstores get back into their stride,” said Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt. “This is when our booksellers come into their own, applying their skills to curate the best from amongst the plethora of new publishing. Our Most Anticipated Books list for September is a bold introduction to the riches of the fall publishing. With so much that is new, bookstores have suddenly become very exciting.” The below fifteen titles were chosen by Barnes & Noble’s bookselling team with a diversity of genres in mind, including fiction, mystery, poetry, history, and YA. go to: https://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/press-release/barnes-noble-announces-anticipated-books-september/

Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, announced exciting summer learning solutions to support school districts in accelerating student learning in math and literacy. Savvas Summer Impact solutions offer ready-to-use instructional materials, combined with adaptive assessments and personalized learning programs, that provide summer-specific, standards-aligned curriculum to help students master grade-level instructional priorities in math (for grade K–Algebra 1) and literacy/ELA (for grades K–8). “Whether the goals of their summer learning programs include bringing students up to grade level, reenergizing learning, or preventing the summer slide, school districts are looking for high-quality instructional materials that are easy to use and maximize valuable teaching time,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company.

Third quarter operating income improved due to higher revenue per shipment and a net fuel benefit at all transportation segments. The quarter's results also benefited from lower variable compensation expense and less severe winter weather, resulting in favorable year-over-year comparisons. The improved results were partially offset by the effects of the Omicron variant, as well as higher purchased transportation costs and wage rates. FedEx Ground operating results declined primarily due to increased rates for purchased transportation and employee wages, network inefficiencies, and expansion-related costs. These costs were partially offset by higher revenue per package, a boost from two additional ground commercial operating weekdays, and a net fuel benefit. Average daily volume was flat, as Ground Economy declined and growth in commercial and FedEx Home Delivery services was constrained by the effects of the Omicron variant. FedEx Freight third quarter operating income nearly tripled, driven by a continued focus on revenue quality and profitable growth. Revenue per shipment increased 19% and average daily shipments grew 2% during the quarter, while the operating margin increased 850 basis points to 15.0%.