Kate Walker & Company, an independent sales rep group with a long history in Canada, has changed its name to Ampersand Canada’s Book and Gift Agency Inc.
Kate Walker said that the name change has been planned since Saffron Beckwith became a partner a couple of years ago. Over its 50-year history, the company has had several name changes. It was previously Stanton & MacDougall, Douglas & McIntyre, and began as J.J. Douglas Agencies. But Walker said they resisted the pattern of adding a name to become Walker and Beckwith. “We wanted something a little more contemporary,” she said.
“The choice of ‘Ampersand Inc.’ reflects our company’s vision as we continue to connect, curate and champion our exemplary list of publishers and gift clients to a growing network of retailers, wholesalers and libraries across the country,” said Beckwith.
Ampersand Inc. has a staff of 14 and offices in Victoria, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto and Ottawa.
