Librerie.coop

What Librerie.coop does

Librerie.coop (legal entity LIBRERIE.COOP S.p.a.) is an Italian book retailer founded in 2006 and headquartered in Villanova di Castenaso with administrative offices in Bologna. It operates approximately 100 physical bookstores across Italy alongside a national e-commerce storefront at librerie.coop. The business is a single-member company under the direction and coordination of Coop Alleanza 3.0 Soc. Coop., the Italian cooperative retail group, which makes Coop membership structurally relevant to its commercial model.

The core offering centers on physical books across a broad category taxonomy (narrativa, gialli e thriller, fantasy, children's, comics, current affairs, sciences, history, philosophy, cooking, travel, art, photography, music, sport, English-language titles), supplemented by digital formats (ebooks via the Ebook Pass subscription and transactional purchases, audiobooks under 'Audiolibri'), DVDs and film box sets, and games and gift items. The platform integrates online browsing with the physical store network through a 'Prenota e ritira' reserve-and-collect service that allows customers to check inventory online and collect orders at their preferred store. Payments are accepted via PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, and Satispay.

The revenue model is predominantly transactional one-time sales across physical books, digital books, audiobooks, DVDs, and games. Free shipping is offered on online orders above €25 for standard customers and above €19 for Coop members or Librerie.coop loyalty card holders. The customer base is horizontal — general readers across all age groups — with Coop Alleanza 3.0 members as a secondary segment that benefits from preferential shipping and loyalty-program economics. Marketing relies on website content (editorial recommendations, Premio Strega and Pane e Parole coverage), email newsletter, organic social (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube), in-store author events and reading groups, and loyalty integration with the broader Coop retail network.

Name

Librerie.coop

Legal name

LIBRERIE.COOP S.p.a.

Website

https://librerie.coop

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Librerie.coop is an Italian book retailer operating approximately 100 physical bookstores nationwide and an e-commerce platform, selling physical books, ebooks, audiobooks, DVDs, and games to general consumers and Coop Alleanza 3.0 loyalty members via click-and-collect.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Physical Book Sales: Sale of physical books through 100 physical bookstore locations across Italy
2. E-book and Digital Content Sales: Sale of ebooks and audiobooks through the online platform, including promotional offers and subscription passes like 'Ebook Pass'
3. DVD and Media Sales: Sale of DVDs and film products
4. Games and Gifts: Sale of games and gift items through physical and online channels

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Librerie.coop is an Italian bookstore chain that sells physical books, ebooks, audiobooks, DVDs, and games through approximately 100 physical stores across Italy and an e-commerce website. The company offers a 'Prenota e ritira' (reserve online, pick up in-store) service, cultural events such as author presentations and reading groups, and an Ebook Pass subscription for digital reading. Customers include general consumers and Coop loyalty card holders, with differentiated shipping terms.

Product overview

Librerie.coop is an Italian retail bookstore chain operating both an e-commerce platform and approximately 100 physical bookstores across Italy. The product portfolio centers on physical books across diverse categories (Narrativa, Gialli, Fantasy, Children's, Comics, non-fiction, and more), supplemented by a digital ebook store (with Ebook Pass subscription), audiobook offerings (Audiolibri), DVD/Film products, and games. Key services include the Prenota e Ritira reserve-and-collect feature, Gift Cards, Consigli di Lettura editorial recommendations, and a Newsletter. The platform accepts multiple payment methods including PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, and Satispay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Bookstore Retail Sale of physical books across all major categories (narrativa, gialli, fantasy, children's, comics, non-fiction, art, travel, cooking, sport) through approximately 100 physical bookstore locations across Italy, targeted at general consumers of all ages.
• Online Bookstore
• Audiobooks (Audiolibri)
• DVDs and Film (Film - DVD)
• Games and Gift Ideas (Giochi e Idee Regalo)
• Ebook Pass Subscription
• Gift Card
• Prenota e Ritira (Click and Collect)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Coop Alleanza 3.0coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrerie.coop is a single-member company (Società unipersonale) under the direction and coordination (Direzione e Coordinamento) of Coop Alleanza 3.0 Soc. Coop. The company operates as part of the broader Italian cooperative retail network, leveraging the Coop brand and loyalty program across its bookstore operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mondadori Store: Major Italian bookstore chain owned by Mondadori, combining physical stores with online retail. Direct peer to Librerie.coop given overlapping omnichannel book retail model and Italian market focus.
• Libraccio: Italian online and physical book retailer specializing in new and used books. Directly comparable to Librerie.coop as a multichannel Italian book retailer serving similar consumer segments.
• Feltrinelli: Italy's largest bookstore chain operating both physical stores and an online platform across the country. Directly comparable to Librerie.coop as a national omnichannel book retailer serving Italian consumers.
• IBS.it: One of Italy's largest online bookstores, originally Internet Bookshop Italia. Comparable to Librerie.coop's e-commerce operations as a digital-first Italian book retailer competing for the same customer base.
• Giunti al Punto: Italian bookstore chain affiliated with Giunti Editore, operating physical stores across Italy. Direct peer sharing the Italian bookstore retail model and consumer target market with Librerie.coop.
• Unilibro: Italian online bookstore offering broad book selection with competitive pricing. Comparable to Librerie.coop's e-commerce operations as an Italian online book retailer competing for the same digital customer.
• Hoepli: Historic Milan-based Italian bookstore with both physical flagship and online operations. Comparable to Librerie.coop as a long-established Italian bookstore chain serving general readers with broad category coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Italy: Dominant Italian e-commerce platform with extensive book catalog and Prime delivery. Comparable to Librerie.coop as a major book retailer serving Italian consumers, though as part of a much broader marketplace rather than a specialist.

Regional players

• Barnes & Noble: Largest US bookstore chain operating physical stores and Nook digital platform. Comparable to Librerie.coop as an omnichannel bookstore chain combining physical retail with e-books and digital subscriptions, though serving the US rather than Italian market.
• Waterstones: Leading UK high-street bookstore chain with physical stores and online platform. Comparable to Librerie.coop as a national omnichannel book retailer combining physical presence with e-commerce and loyalty programs, though operating in the UK market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/librerieCoop
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRU2SieiPycnLakrT1zhhQw
• Facebookfacebook.com/librerie.coop
• Instagraminstagram.com/librerie.coop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/librerie-coop

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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