Who owns fishpond?
Who owns fishpond?
Daniel Robertson
Founded by Daniel Robertson in 2004, Fishpond.co.nz is a full-scale online bookstore. It also sells DVDs, music CDs, toys, household goods, cosmetics, and electronics. It is part of a larger business called WorldFront. The company is headquartered in Auckland with staff in Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne and Perth.
Is Fishpond Australia owned?
Fishpond Ltd. is a New Zealand e-commerce company. Fishpond.com.au has a separate website in Australia. In mid 2013, Fishpond had nearly 13 million items in its catalogue, and made 20,000 sales a day. By 2018, its catalogue had increased to over 25 million items, and it was selling a product every 1.2 seconds.
Who is Fishpond?
A fish pond, or fishpond, is a controlled pond, artificial lake, or reservoir that is stocked with fish and is used in aquaculture for fish farming, or is used for recreational fishing or for ornamental purposes.
Who are Ang Angus and Robertson?
Angus & Robertson, which has been a major player in the Australian book industry for over 100 years, was the brainchild of two migrant Scotsmen back in the days when Australia was a collection of colonies. Bookworld.com.au was launched in 2012 and soon had a host of awards to its credit and a strong following thanks to its loyalty program.
Where is the Angus & Robertson book shop?
Angus & Robertson – Castlereagh St, Sydney. The Angus & Robertson story began in February 1882, when a young Scotsman named George Robertson started work at a Sydney bookshop just four days after arriving in Australia. Eleven months later, fellow Scot, David Angus joined the team but after two years decided to branch out on his own.
Is Angus & Robertson owned by Penguin?
As a further evolution of the Pearson and Penguin businesses globally, in July 2013 Penguin and Random House officially united to create Penguin Random House, the world’s first truly global trade book publisher. When this happened Angus & Robertson’s online store became part of Penguin Australia Pty Ltd.
What happened to David Angus of Angus & Co?
The firm played a central role in the development of uniquely Australian literature and published many classics by authors including Banjo Patterson, Henry Lawson, May Gibbs, Norman Lindsay and CJ Dennis. In 1900 David Angus, plagued by ill health, retired from the partnership to England, where he was to die soon after.
