Chapters Inc. was formed following the merger of Coles and SmithBooks, then Canada’s two largest bookstore chains. In 1994, Canadian General Capital and Pathfinder Capital purchased SmithBooks from Federal Industries, and later that year acquired Coles from Southam Inc. The strategy was to build a strong base company and use its financial strength to invest in the development of large format book superstores.

In April 1995, the merger of SmithBooks and Coles was finalized, and in November 1995, the new company, Chapters Inc. opened its first two book superstores and from there grew to become the largest book retailer in Canada, operating bookstores in all provinces, under the names Chapters, Coles, SmithBooks, and World's Biggest Bookstore. [ Source: www.chapters.indigo.ca ]

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• Indigo Department Store has one of the widest assortments of merchandise of any Canadian store
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The Indigo vision for Indigo Online mirrors the unique experience you will find at any traditional Indigo store; a wide assortment of Indigo books and music, famous brands and an ever-changing range of luxury gifts and jewellery, great values that save Indigo shoppers time and money, fabulous service – all delivered in a way so as to make online Indigo shopping fun!

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