VIZ Media has renewed its distribution and sales agreement with Simon & Schuster for the U.S. and U.K., the companies announced.   Simon & Schuster handles retail and wholesale distribution services, including warehousing, fulfillment, customer service, and accounts receivable.

VIZ has had a distribution relationship for the U.S. and Canada with Simon & Schuster since 2004, which was last renewed in 2012 (see "VIZ Media Re-Ups with Simon & Schuster").  The relationship was expanded to include the U.K. and Ireland in 2007, South Africa in 2008, and India in 2014.