Publishers Weekly, April 4th, 1994
In two unrelated moves, Baker & Taylor has let go some 20 employees from a variety of positions in its books, video and software divisions and is reorganizing its book-buying operations.
The cutbacks were made the week of March 21, primarily in headquarters and staff support personnel. Among the casualties best known in the bookselling world: Harriet Pierce, director of retail marketing, and Hal Hager, editorial director of publications. Another 20 positions that have been empty will not be filled. B & T has about 2500 employees.
James Ulsamer, B & T's executive vice-president and chief op...
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