What Indigo Books is known for
Canadian book-and-lifestyle chain founded 1996 in Toronto by Heather Reisman; became the country's largest bookseller after acquiring rival Chapters in 2001.
Indigo Books & Music was founded in 1996 by Heather Reisman, a Toronto entrepreneur who set out to build large-format stores mixing books with stationery, lifestyle goods, and, in many locations, a cafe. In 2001, Indigo acquired its larger rival, Chapters, combining the two chains into the biggest book retailer in Canada by store count and revenue, a position it has held since. The company is headquartered in Toronto and remains publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, with Reisman continuing as CEO through much of the chain's history.
How ORBIS reads this city
Best for — Canadian books, new releases and lifestyle gifts
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