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Lulu achieved B Corp Certification for the third time this year, reinforcing our commitment to ethical business practices and environmental stewardship.
Lulu announces their partnership with foreign rights marketplace DropCap.
Lulu's public announcement about our new CEO, Craig Petersen.
Lulu Press acquires the Creator Economy Expo event and creator newsletter The Tilt
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Lulu.com offers authors several options for selling books directly to readers. These include crowdfunding support and a Direct Buy Button.
Aug 2026 · Indie Author MagazineNews article
Lulu introduces its Direct Buy Button, a way to start direct sales without setting up a storefront or writing code. Users can share a checkout link anywhere, while Lulu handles payments, printing, and shipping.
Aug 2026 · The Business of Printing BooksNews article
Lulu's public announcement about our new CEO, Craig Petersen.
Jan 2026 · The Business of Printing BooksNews article
Lulu achieves B Corp Certification for the third time in 2025. The company says the recertification reinforces its commitment to ethical business practices and environmental stewardship.
Dec 2025 · The Business of Printing BooksNews article