NEW YORK, July 1 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release:

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Hachette Book Group Launches Partnerships with Batch for Books

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is proud to announce its innovative industry partnership with Batch for Books, to provide booksellers with a simpler, more efficient way to manage invoices and payments. After beginning our collaboration with Batch in 2025, HBG will officially go-live with Batch on July 7, 2026.