Since its inception in 1975, GBS - Grantham Book Services (GBS) has transformed itself from being an in-house book distribution service provider for Chatto, Bodley Head & Cape, to its position today as one of the UK’s leading third party distributors for independent publishers.
Our success has been largely based on building a team ethic dedicated to resolving individual publisher’s needs and dealing with issues before they become problems. The close relationship this fosters leads to the development of practical solutions to individual specialist needs.
Today our services include:
Facts & Figures
GBS is part of the Random House Distribution Division, which includes TBS and Transworld.
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Our success has been largely based on building a team ethic dedicated to resolving individual publisher’s needs and dealing with issues before they become problems. The close relationship this fosters leads to the development of practical solutions to individual specialist needs.
Today our services include:
- Distribution Services
- Customer Services
- Added Value Services
- Financial Services
- IT Services
Facts & Figures
- Operating capacity of approx. 334,000 sq.ft.
- 44,055 pallet locations
- 33,000 forward picking locations
- Stockholding approx. 17.2m units
GBS is part of the Random House Distribution Division, which includes TBS and Transworld.
Looking for a creative career?
Visit us at www.careersatrandom.co.uk to find out more.

