Indigo Books & Music Overview
- Year Founded
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1996

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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5,312

- Latest Deal Type
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2ndary - Private
- Financing Rounds
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3
- Investments
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5
Indigo Books & Music General Information
Description
Indigo Books & Music Inc is a Canada-based book, gift, and toy retailer. It operates a chain of retail bookstores across all Canada, including approximately 87 superstores under Indigo and Chapters banners names as well as over 80 small format stores under the banners Coles, Indigospirit, SmithBooks, and The Book company. Its digital platforms sell expanded selection of books, gifts, toys, and paper products. It also has interest in Calendar Club of Canada, which operates seasonal kiosks and year-round stores in shopping malls across Canada. The company generates its revenue from Superstores, Small format stores, Online, and Others.
Contact Information
Website
www.indigo.ca(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 620 King Street West
- Suite 400
- Toronto, Ontario M5V 1M6
- Canada
Corporate Office
- 620 King Street West
- Suite 400
- Toronto, Ontario M5V 1M6
- Canada
Indigo Books & Music Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Indigo Books & Music Comparisons
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Indigo Books & Music Competitors (9)
One of Indigo Books & Music’s 9 competitors is Kohl's, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Menomonee Falls, WI.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Kohl's | Formerly PE-Backed | Menomonee Falls, WI | ||||
Walmart | Corporation | Bentonville, AR | ||||
Lord & Taylor | Formerly PE-Backed | Anaheim, CA | ||||
The Bon-Ton Stores | Corporation | York, PA | ||||
Beyond | Formerly PE-Backed | Midvale, UT |
Indigo Books & Music Patents
Indigo Books & Music Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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US-20140122304-A1 | System and method for purchasing an item at a computing device | Inactive | 31-Oct-2012 | ||
CA-2831497-A1 | System and method for purchasing an item at a computing device | Inactive | 31-Oct-2012 |
Indigo Books & Music Signals
Indigo Books & Music Investments & Acquisitions (5)
Indigo Books & Music’s most recent deal was a Corporate with Unplug Meditation for . The deal was made on 14-Jun-2018.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Unplug Meditation | 14-Jun-2018 | Corporate | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | ||
Rakuten Kobo | 19-Apr-2011 | Later Stage VC | Internet Retail | ||
Rakuten Kobo | 01-Dec-2010 | Early Stage VC | Internet Retail | ||
Rakuten Kobo | 01-Nov-2009 | Early Stage VC | Internet Retail | ||
Chapters (Specialty Retail) | 14-Aug-2001 | Merger/Acquisition | Specialty Retail |
Indigo Books & Music Exits (3)
Indigo Books & Music’s most recent exit was on 19-Apr-2011 from Rakuten Kobo. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.
Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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Rakuten Kobo | 19-Apr-2011 | Completed |
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Rakuten Kobo | 01-Dec-2010 | Completed |
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Rakuten Kobo | 01-Nov-2009 | Early Stage VC | Completed |
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Indigo Books & Music FAQs
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When was Indigo Books & Music founded?
Indigo Books & Music was founded in 1996.
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Where is Indigo Books & Music headquartered?
Indigo Books & Music is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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What is the size of Indigo Books & Music?
Indigo Books & Music has 5,312 total employees.
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What industry is Indigo Books & Music in?
Indigo Books & Music’s primary industry is Internet Retail.
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Is Indigo Books & Music a private or public company?
Indigo Books & Music is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Indigo Books & Music?
The current valuation of Indigo Books & Music is
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What is Indigo Books & Music’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Indigo Books & Music is
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How much funding has Indigo Books & Music raised over time?
Indigo Books & Music has raised $500K.
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Who are Indigo Books & Music’s competitors?
Kohl's, Walmart, Lord & Taylor, The Bon-Ton Stores, and Beyond are some of the 9 competitors of Indigo Books & Music.
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When was Indigo Books & Music acquired?
Indigo Books & Music was acquired on 31-May-2024.
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Who acquired Indigo Books & Music?
Indigo Books & Music was acquired by Trilogy Retail Holdings.
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