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P UBLISHERSW EEKLY. COM J ULY 24, 2017 MIKE PAPANTONIO MIKE PAPANTONIO Mike Papantonio is host of America’s Lawyer, and he is a rising star in thriller fiction, delivering action packed plots with smart political insight. Along with co-hosts Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Sam Seder, Papantonio’s nationally syndicated radio show Ring of Fire and its expanding multimedia network delivers the latest progressive news, commentary, and analysis to millions of listeners and viewers. His previous installment, Law and Disorder, demonstrated Mike’s unique ability to interweave the legal maneuverings of a courtroom drama with an action-driven plot which pits ruthless criminals against a tenacious hero with deep convictions. Law and Vengeance once again showcases Papantonio’s unique talents. Mike is also a senior partner of Levin Papantonio, one of the larg- est plaintiffs’ law firms in America, and he is former President of the National Trial Lawyers Association. LAW AND VENGEANCE marketing/publicity highlights: t $200K marketing budget t Mike Papantonio is host of the weekly television program, America’s Lawyer, that is shown internationally t National exposure through Ring of Fire, The Young Turks, RT America, and Free Speech TV networks t Publicity handled by collaboration of Meryl Moss Media and Fauzia Burke, FSB Associates, two of the preeminent public- ity firms in the publishing industry Publication date: September 2017 t Law and Vengeance will also receive support through the Na- ISBN 13: 978-1-59079-436-4 tional Trial Lawyers Association Hardcover; $24.95 U.S. t Mike Papantonio is a highly sought after political commen- Distributed by Perseus Distribution tator who has appeared on MSNBC, Free Speech TV, Fox News, and international television Volume 264 July 24, Number 30 2017 ISSN 0000-0019 F EATURES 22 The Human Side of War Personal narratives offer windows into the experience of combat, while practical manuals ease the transition from soldier to civilian. 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(C$ in millions) SEGMENT APR. 2, 2016 APR. 1, 2017 CHANGE CHANGE COMP Coming off a fiscal year when sales STORE SALES topped C$1 billion, the Canadian retailer Superstores C$695.3 C$702.1 1.0% 2.9% is eyeing the U.S. market Small-Format Stores C$140.2 C$140.7 0.4% 0.9% Online C$133.3 C$148.2 11.2% 12.8% (Including Kiosks) n the fiscal year ended Mar. 29, 2014, Indigo lost C$31 Other C$25.4 C$28.8 13.4% N/A million on revenue of C$867.7 million. Three years later, in the fiscal year ended Apr. 1, 2017, the Canadian Total C$994.2 C$1,019.8 2.6% 4.1% retail chain has cemented its turnaround: revenue Sales by Product Line Itopped C$1 billion for the first time, and net earnings were PRODUCT 2016 2017 C$20.9 million. 1 With a firm financial foundation, Indigo now appears ready Print 61.9% 58.6% 2 to move beyond Canada. Reports surfaced last week that the General Merchandise 34.5% 37.7% retailer is likely to open its first American store sometime in E-reading3 1.5% 1.2% early 2018. Although a spokesperson for the chain had no Other4 2.1% 2.5% comment, in its annual report Indigo noted that the company Total 100.0% 100.0% continues to look for new opportunities “both within Canada 1) Includes books, magazines, newspapers, and shipping revenue. and globally.” 2) Includes lifestyle, paper, toys, calendars, music, DVDs, electronics, and shipping revenue. Indigo’s ability to increase sales has been due in part to the 3) Includes e-readers, e-reader accessories, Kobo revenue share, and shipping revenue. broadening of its product mix, which led to the May 2016 deci- 4) Includes cafés, gift card breakage, loyalty program breakage, and corporate sales. SOURCE: INDIGO sion by CEO Heather Reisman to create what she, in her letter to shareholders, called “our first true cultural department store.” destination in Canada,” according to the annual report.