When did the University co-op bookshop go into administration?

The University Co-operative Bookshop Limited (also known as The Co-op) went into administration at the end of 2019, and Booktopia has been successful in our bid to acquire the business.

Is the co op still open at the University of Melbourne?

Co-op administrator Phil Carter, from professional services firm PwC, said he was committed to keeping the stores open at universities including the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne for at least four weeks into the first semester.

How many co op bookshops are there in Australia?

And Mr Nash said with book sales moving online, the Co-op’s more than 30 stores, which employ about 200 people, were not sustainable. “The universities have confirmed what we already knew, students are buying online and that’s where we will continue to put all our focus, energy and resources,” he said.

Is the home co-op bookstore open for delivery?

Open for delivery and curbside pick-up! Bookstore is closed to public but we offer $6 shipping or curbside pick-up options.

Who is going to buy the co-op bookshop?

Zookal, another online bookstore, pulled out of negotiations to buy the Co-op. The company will instead have pop-up stores at Sydney university and the University of Technology Sydney in the first weeks of term. , register or subscribe to save articles for later.

Are there any co-op stores for university students?

The Co-op stores will continue to provide some university branded merchandise and other equipment that students require for their courses. Please visit your local campus store to take advantage of these discounted items.

How big is the co-op bookshop in Australia?

The Co-op is a Member of the Australian Campus Booksellers Association, ACBA. The company is the largest cooperative in Australia, and the second largest book seller. In 2004 it produced a turnover of $75 million. In 2013, the company acquired book distributor Central Books Services (since renamed Co Info).