Coopsco Des Laurentides

What Coopsco Des Laurentides does

Coopsco des Laurentides is a member-owned school cooperative headquartered in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, operating as an accredited retail bookstore and e-commerce platform serving the Laurentides educational community. The cooperative runs two physical locations — its headquarters at 455 rue Fournier in Saint-Jérôme and the Lionel-Groulx branch at 100 rue Duquet in Sainte-Thérèse — alongside an online storefront at laurentides.coop, with 20,000+ active members.

The core offering spans physical books (textbooks, novels, dictionaries, reference), digital publications (PDF and EPUB protected by ByteBooks DRM, replacing Adobe ID as of June 2026), DRM-free MP3 audiobooks, school and art supplies, electronic accessories, zero-waste products, games, and refurbished computers distributed through Insertech. Underlying technology includes the ByteBooks authentication platform, Adobe Digital Editions, PocketBook Reader, and Bluefire Reader integrations for protected digital content, Purolator shipping with automated tracking emails, an Expédibox smart-locker network at UQO Campus Saint-Jérôme, Optimal Netbanx payment processing, and a teacher-facing prescription management system that links required course materials to specific courses and institutions.

The business model is retail-driven: one-time sales of books and supplies through both physical and digital channels, supplemented by service revenue from school supply list programs for primary and secondary schools, wholesale collective sales, transit pass reselling (EXO and INTER), book fairs, and author conferences. Pricing is unit-based in Canadian dollars with free Quebec shipping over $100, a $4.99 + tax flat rate below that threshold, and a flat $4.99 fee for school lists. The cooperative reinvests margins into member scholarships, donations, and community sponsorships, functioning within Quebec's cooperative legal framework.

Name

Coopsco Des Laurentides

Legal name

Coopsco des Laurentides

Website

https://laurentides.coop

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coopsco des Laurentides is a member-owned Quebec school cooperative operating two accredited bookstores and an e-commerce platform that sells textbooks, school supplies, digital publications, and transit passes to 20,000+ members across the Laurentides education community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Bookstore Retail

NAICS

Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers (45941), Book Retailers and News Dealers (45921), Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Retailers (4594)

SIC

Retail-Misc General Merchandise Stores (5399)

akta.pro primary industry

General Office Supplies Retail (CRALABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Educational & Academic Publishing Distribution (Textbooks) (CRAOALAC), Office, School & Business Supplies Online Retailers (CRAFADAL)

Keywords

• Educational bookstore retail
• School supply sales
• Textbook distribution
• Student retail cooperative
• Digital textbook sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Jérôme

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Book and Supply Sales: Physical and online retail sales of books, stationery, art supplies, electronic accessories, and gifts through two bookstore locations and e-commerce platform.
2. Digital Publications: Sales of e-books, digital textbooks, and audiobooks through ByteBooks platform with protected PDF/EPUB formats.
3. School List Services: Services to display school supply lists online for primary and secondary schools, and sales of titles to collectivities.
4. Transportation Tickets: Sales of transportation passes (EXO for Collège Lionel-Groulx, INTER for Cégep de Saint-Jérôme) available in-store only.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Coopsco des Laurentides is a member-owned cooperative bookstore operating two retail locations (Saint-Jérôme and Sainte-Thérèse) and an e-commerce platform that sells physical books, digital publications (e-books and audiobooks), school and art supplies, electronic accessories, and zero-waste products to students, teachers, and the general public. The cooperative also delivers institutional services including an online prescription management system for teachers, school supply list management for primary/secondary schools, and 24/7 smart locker parcel pickup (Expédibox) at UQO Campus Saint-Jérôme.

Product overview

Coopsco des Laurentides is a school cooperative operating as a retail bookstore with two locations (Saint-Jérôme and Sainte-Thérèse) serving over 20,000 members. The offering is a multi-channel retail operation combining physical and digital products. Core products include physical books (textbooks, novels, reference materials), digital publications (PDF/EPUB with DRM), and audiobooks (MP3 format). The product portfolio extends to school supplies, art materials, electronic accessories, zero-waste products, and games. Key services include an online prescription management system for teachers, school supply list management for primary/secondary schools, 24/7 smart locker pickup at UQO, transit pass sales, refurbished computer sales through Insertech partnership, book fair organization, and author conferences. The cooperative serves students, teachers, and the general public in the Laurentides education community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Books Physical books including textbooks, novels, dictionaries, and reference materials sold through two retail locations (Saint-Jérôme and Sainte-Thérèse) and the online store. Sold to CÉGEP/university students, teachers, and the general public.
• Digital Publications (E-books) Digital books available in PDF and EPUB formats, protected with ByteBooks DRM authentication (replacing Adobe ID as of June 2026). Compatible with Adobe Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader, PocketBook Reader, and Kobo eReaders.
• Audiobooks Audiobooks sold as MP3 files without DRM, playable on any compatible audio application including CloudBeats for cross-device listening.
• School Supplies and Art Materials Stationery, notebooks, pens, art supplies, and other essential school items sold in-store and online for CÉGEP students, primary/secondary students, and the general public.
• Electronic Accessories Electronic accessories and devices including headphones, laptops, and related tech products sold in-store and online.
• Insertech Refurbished Computers Refurbished laptops and computers (including Toshiba Tecra X40-E and HP ProDesk models) resold in partnership with Insertech, a non-profit social enterprise that trains young adults.
• School Lists Service Online school supply list management service for primary and secondary schools in the Laurentides region, allowing parents to purchase required materials through the cooperative.
• Prescription Management System Online platform for teachers to submit required course material prescriptions (textbooks, art supplies, electronics, technical materials) linked to specific courses and institutions, with student-facing course notes distribution.
• Transit Pass Sales On-site in-store sale of monthly transit passes and passage tickets for EXO (Collège Lionel-Groulx area) and INTER (CÉGEP de Saint-Jérôme area) transportation services.
• Book Fair Service Book fair events organized for schools through partnerships with SODEC and Patrimoine canadien, creating cultural experiences and free literature access for students.
• Author Conferences Author meet-and-greet events organized in schools through partnership with SODEC.
• Collective Sales (Ventes aux collectivités) Wholesale and bulk book sales services for institutions and organizations in the Laurentides region.
• Zero Waste Products Eco-friendly and zero-waste products including reusable bottles (e.g., Hydro Flask, Nalgene) and sustainable items sold in-store and online.
• Games and Toys Board games and entertainment products for adults and families sold in-store and online.
• Academic Success Aids Educational support materials and resources (including Manimo and FDMT products) to help students succeed academically.
• Pre-hospital Emergency Care Supplies Medical supplies including stethoscopes and emergency care equipment for healthcare students.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• InsertechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsertech is a non-profit social and professional integration enterprise that trains young unemployed adults to help them integrate into society and the workforce. Coopsco sells refurbished laptops and technology products through Insertech's platform, supporting their mission while offering students affordable technology options.
• Centre de services scolaire des LaurentidescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional school service center that partners with Coopsco for school supply distribution services.
• Centre de services scolaire des Mille-ÎlescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional school service center partnered with Coopsco for school supply distribution services.
• Cégep de Saint-JérômecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollege institution with long-standing partnership for textbook distribution, INTER transportation tickets, and Expédibox smart locker service.
• Collège Lionel-GroulxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollege institution partnered for textbook distribution, EXO transportation tickets, and student services.
• UQO - Université du Québec en Outaouais (Campus Saint-Jérôme)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity campus with Expédibox smart locker installation for 24/7 order pickup and textbook distribution services.
• PurolatorcoreTechnology or IntegrationShipping partner for order delivery with integrated tracking notifications sent to customers.
• EXO (Transportation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation authority for Collège Lionel-Groulx area; Coopsco sells monthly passes and passage tickets at the bookstore location.
• INTER (Transportation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation service for Cégep de Saint-Jérôme area; Coopsco sells monthly passes and passage tickets at the bookstore location.
• ByteBookscoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital rights management and authentication platform for protected e-book and digital publication distribution, replacing Adobe ID in June 2026.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Amazon.ca: Dominant online retailer offering books, e-books, school supplies, and electronic accessories with rapid delivery. Represents the primary price and convenience threat to non-prescription sales for Coopsco.
• Indigo Books & Music: Canada's largest bookstore chain offering books, stationery, gifts, and toys through physical stores and online. They are a broad incumbent competing across most product categories Coopsco carries, including back-to-school supplies.
• Le Campus (Bureau en Gros / Staples Education): Staples/Bureau en Gros operates a 'Le Campus' educational program in Quebec that competes directly for CEGEP and university student purchases of supplies, technology, and books through institutional partnerships.

Direct peers

• Coopsco (Federated Network): The federated Coopsco network of school cooperatives operating across Quebec CEGEPs and universities. They are the most direct peers as they share the same cooperative model, institutional partnerships, and technology stack (ByteBooks, prescription management) for distributing course materials.
• Archambault: Quebec retailer of books, music, and entertainment products with a strong physical and online presence. They serve the same French-speaking Quebec customer base and offer textbook and stationery assortments comparable to Coopsco.
• Renaud-Bray: Quebec-based bookstore chain with a strong French-language catalog, multiple physical locations, and e-commerce. They compete for general public book sales and increasingly for educational textbook sales in Quebec, making them a direct regional competitor.
• Librairie du Centre: Independent Quebec bookstore that has historically served CEGEP and university students with course materials. They are a regional specialist peer competing for similar institutional prescription-driven business.

Regional players

• Mondoux Librairie & Musique: Quebec regional bookstore and music retailer serving the greater Quebec area. Comparable as a mid-sized Quebec retail competitor for French-language book sales and general public customers.
• Buroplus / Papeterie Buroplus: Quebec office and school supplies retailer serving businesses and schools with bulk supply contracts. Comparable as a competitor for school supply list services in the Laurentides and broader Quebec market.

Others

• Insertech (Partner): Non-profit social integration enterprise that supplies refurbished laptops through Coopsco's storefront. While a partner rather than a competitor, they are relevant as a peer ecosystem player in the affordable educational technology space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/coopscodeslaurentides
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coopsco-des-laurentides

Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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