Mondadori Store today opens a new neighbourhood bookstore concept in Milan, designed specifically for the historic Mercato Rombon, which reopens to the public following a major redevelopment project carried out by Sogemi and the Municipality of Milan.With this new format of proximity, the largest network of bookshops in Italy comes even closer to the interests and needs of readers in residential areas, creating a space in which the bookshop becomes a symbol of sharing and sociability, capable of dialogue with other forms of expression and togetherness.

The Mondadori Bookstore also contributes to extending the offer of the renovated Rombon Market by making it more transversal, contemporary and culturally lively.

“Mondadori Retail is proud to have worked with the Municipality of Milan and Sogemi on the reopening of Mercato Rombon, an important community hub in the Feltre district, in the Lambrate area,” said Carmine Perna, Chief Executive Officer of Mondadori Retail. “In line with our goal of promoting reading and creating new cultural landmarks, this opening is particularly meaningful as it brings a cultural offer that combines the world of books with a strong focus on the local area and its social fabric. This project also gives us the opportunity to evolve our bookstore format, demonstrating its flexibility and capacity for reinterpretation in a neighbourhood context,” Perna concluded.

The connection between the bookstore and the local community will be further strengthened through numerous initiatives and collaborations, particularly with nearby schools. Among these is the “Alunni in libreria (Pupils in the Bookstore)” series of events, aimed at making the store a reference point not only for families but also for younger generations, fostering both reading and cultural participation.

The new Mondadori Store covers 100 square metres, purpose-designed to meet the needs of the neighbourhood it serves. The catalogue of more than 7,000 titles includes great classics and bestsellers across fiction, non-fiction and international literature. There are also a number of specialised areas, such as the We are Junior section dedicated to younger readers, featuring educational games and picture books designed to spark their imagination through engaging stories, and the Just Comics area focused on the ever-growing world of manga and graphic novels. To further enrich the bookstore’s offering, there are also dedicated sections for the romance and fantasy  genres, popular with new generations of readers, alongside a wide selection of stationery, toys, gifts and gift cards.

The Mondadori Store at Mercato Rombon  is also available online. Customers can stay up to date via the store’s  Instagram and Facebook pages, and make use of the digital services offered by mondadoristore.it to check book availability, place orders, and choose whether to collect their purchases in store or have them delivered to their home.

The new Mondadori Bookstore is part of the ongoing renewal and development plan of Mondadori Store, Italy’s largest network of bookstores, with more than 500 shops ranging from major cities to smaller towns. A true cultural hub active across the country, Mondadori Store also operates online through mondadoristore.it and its bookclub format, combining a passion for books – always at the heart of its offer – with entertainment experiences, events and multichannel services, reaching over 20 million customers every year.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE

Address: via Rombon, 34, 20134 Milano MI
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
E-mail: libreriamilanorombon@mondadori.it
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