Publisher’s Weekly reports
that as part of its current restructuring Starbucks is firing the head of its entertainment division, but will keep selling books.

Starbucks is restructuring its entertainment operation with Ken Lombard leaving as head of the group and being replaced by Chris Bruzzo, chief technology officer. It was under Lombard’s direction that the giant coffee chain began selling selected books, and Starbucks said it will “continue its relationship with the William Morris Agency to identify book projects that it can offer in its stores.” The most recent

Starbuck book selection, chosen earlier this week, was Garth Stein’s The Art of Racing (Harper).

Starbucks has been having financial difficulties so has brought founder Howard Schulz out of retirement to fix things. So far, he’s added some freebies, is slowing down the U.S. store expansion plans and is revamping the entertainment division.



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