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Mondadori Bookstore opens a bookstore in Cogoleto: the new go-to place for all book lovers will be inaugurated on Thursday, November 28

Mondadori Store, the largest network of bookstores in Italy, arrives in Cogoleto (GE) with a new store to offer readers a place dedicated to the world of books and entertainment.

The opening of the Mondadori Bookstore, which is located in the small seaside village that hosts the house of Christopher Columbus, will take place on Thursday 28 November at 4pm. In addition, from 5pm onwards, members of the public will be able to participate in the book signing of Michela Nodari, a writer and educator who lives and works in Cogoleto, author of the illustrated books “Un Natale da Elfo” [A Christmas as an Elf] and “Forse non tutti sanno che” [Maybe not everyone knows that].

This new opening expands the network of Mondadori Store bookstores, in line with its strategy of spreading culture and promoting reading, creating an interactive meeting place and a true cultural presence.

“For us, it is a great opportunity to open a new store together with Mondadori, renewing and relaunching the legacy of the historic Fahrenheit 451 bookstore, which has been a cultural reference point in Cogoleto for several years: we will work together with its creator Tito Ghiglione, who will continue to work in the bookstore, to ensure that the new Mondadori Bookstore remains the pillar of the world of books in the country,” says Stefano Adami, Mondadori Store affiliate and manager of another 7 Mondadori bookstores in Northern Italy.

The new Mondadori bookstore spans 70 m2 and has a catalogue of more than 7,000 titles, from great classics to best sellers, including fiction, non-fiction and various other works. Special attention has been given to younger readers with the We are Junior format, which includes educational games and picture books to stimulate their imagination with the most intriguing stories, along with a department dedicated to manga and comics, Just Comics. The bookstore’s offer is also expanded by areas dedicated to #BookTok for the new generation of readers, as well as areas for stationery, toys, and gift cards.

The Mondadori Bookstore in Cogoleto also serves readers online: customers can keep up to date through the Instagram and Facebook pages. They will also be able to get in touch with the store through the Mondadoristore.it digital services to check if a book is available, order it and pick it up in store or have it shipped, choosing from a catalogue of over 1 million titles. A telephone ordering service is also available to all customers.

The new Mondadori Bookstore follows the plan for renewal and development of Mondadori Store, the largest bookstore network in Italy, with more than 500 stores in cities and smaller towns. The cultural organization is active throughout the country, online with the e-commerce site Mondadoristore.it and the book club. In addition to books, its primary service, it also provides entertainment, events and multichannel services, reaching more than 20 million customers every year.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE
Via C. Colombo, 122 16016 Cogoleto (GE)
Hours: Tue – Sat 9am – 12:30pm, 3:30pm – 7pm / Sun – Mon 10am – 12:30pm, 4pm – 7pm
Phone: 010 3759343
E-mail: mondadoricogoleto@gmail.com
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Mondadori Store and Oxfam launch the new edition of ‘Wrap a book, gift a future’ to ensure educational inclusion

The charitable initiative has been renewed for a fourth consecutive year, allowing Mondadori Store customers throughout Italy to donate to Oxfam projects

During the Christmas season, Oxfam Italia and Mondadori Storethe largest network of bookstores in Italy — will lead an important challenge: helping to ensure inclusive and equal education through the project ‘Wrap a book, gift a future’. 

Until December 24, Mondadori Bookstore customers can have their Christmas gifts wrapped by Oxfam volunteers present at bookstores in major Italian cities participating in the initiative, and make a donation to support projects against dropping out of school and educational poverty that Oxfam Italia promotes in socially marginal contexts. Contributions can be made in stores and online at the dedicated website https://www.oxfamitalia.org/mondadori/.

Oxfam has been active for over 20 years in Italy and around the world with programmes to combat educational poverty and spread the principles of education for global citizenship. It believes access to education is essential in the principles of equity and justice, which must be recognised and guaranteed for individuals living in poor and marginalised social, economic, and cultural conditions. These include Italian and foreign minors at risk of dropping out of school, people outside the education and labour system, families in conditions of poverty, and more generally, individuals and groups at risk of social exclusion.

With its ‘Wrap a book, gift a future’ initiative, Oxfam is committed to a long-term path aimed at the most at-risk groups to improve access to sociocultural services for families in great economic difficulty. Indeed, for four years now, Oxfam, with the support of Mondadori Store, has taken concrete action to contribute to equal access in schools. The funds raised in the past three editions were invaluable for supporting thousands of young people in educational recovery programmes and providing motivational and educational support in middle and high schools.

This year’s Oxfam programme will involve more than 120 schools, 5000 students, and hundreds of teachers. Activities include: paths of educational innovation and opportunities for exchange with other European schools; strong support for students at risk of dropping out of school; make-up courses for language and academic skills in various subjects; and linguistic mediation activities aimed at foreign students. Finally, the programme provides for numerous activities to animate and redevelop the spaces used by young people in and out of schools in various cities.

‘In 2023, school dropout rates in Italy fell to 10.5%, down from the previous two years. This is undoubtedly a positive piece of data, as it confirms that the country is progressively approaching the European objectives of reducing school dropout rates to 9% by 2030,’ explains Roberto Barbieri, General Director of Oxfam Italia. ‘However, our country still holds a sad record with a school dropout rate that ranks fifth among the 27 European states and various gaps that urgently need to be addressed. Social, citizenship, gender, and territorial gaps undermine the future path of millions of girls and boys who risk being left in the margins. This is why we want to thank Mondadori Store. This valuable collaboration enables us to amplify the effectiveness of our work in the country,’ Barbieri concludes.

‘Access to culture and education are rights that cannot be denied due to an individual’s economic capacity. It is essential, therefore, that companies, institutions, schools, and private citizens driven by a sense of social and civil responsibility support those who are less fortunate,’ declares Francesco Riganti, Marketing Director of Mondadori Retail. ‘We at Mondadori Store believe in this principle and are proud to carry out this mission to promote culture together with Oxfam through our national network of bookstores in an inclusive and sustainable way, making the most of our coverage to reach even the smallest towns and the outskirts of the largest cities,’ Riganti concludes.

The Mondadori Store and Oxfam initiative is part of the social responsibility path that Mondadori Group has followed for some time, which also includes a series of activities for community support, from promoting reading and education to training and social/healthcare assistance. In 2022, the Group also launched its first three-year Sustainability Plan, in which strategic areas, quantitative and qualitative targets, and short- and medium-term actions aimed at continuously improving its performance in social, governance, and environmental terms were identified, in line with the United Nations’ Sustainability Goals.

Oxfam Italia
Oxfam is a global movement of people who, in 86 countries around the world, fight inequality to overcome poverty. Oxfam saves and rebuilds lives in emergencies, promotes sustainable development, and fights to build a future without inequalities, where the essential rights of everyone, everywhere, are guaranteed and no one is left behind.

Mondadori Store
Mondadori Store is the largest network of bookstores in Italy: a cultural organisation active nationwide with more than 500 stores, across large cities and small towns alike, and online through the e-commerce website Mondadoristore.it and book club. It supports readers and users through a network that combines books — the core offer — with entertainment, events and multi-channel services, reaching more than 20 million customers each year.

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Mariateresa Alvino – 348.9803541 mariateresa.alvino@oxfam.it
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Mondadori Store arrives in Piombino: a new bookstore and cultural hub for the city

The new Mondadori Bookstore will open tomorrow, 14 November, at 4:00 PM.

Mondadori Store, the largest network of bookstores in Italy, makes a new stronghold dedicated to the world of books, culture and entertainment available to the public in Piombino. Tomorrow, at 4 PM, a new bookstore will open in the Corso Italia pedestrian area, just near the city’s historic centre.

“I’m happy to bring this project to life with the Mondadori Store network of bookstores because we share the same goals: to develop places dedicated to culture, making it accessible to everyone and satisfying the tastes of an increasingly diverse audience”, said Giancarlo Giuliani, Mondadori Store affiliate. Piombino is the right city because it attracts so many tourists with its charming historic centre and breathtaking scenery overlooking the island of Elba and the Tuscan archipelago. I want to thank Mondadori Store for its support that has allowed me to return to Piombino with a bookstore, offering the city a new cultural organisation that will serve as a meeting point for readers of all ages, encouraging social interaction and reading”, finished the affiliate who, along with the Giuliani Group, manages another 17 Mondadori Bookstore throughout Italy.

The new Mondadori Bookstore has a floor area of 90 m2 and a catalogue of more than 10,000 titles, from the great classics to best sellers, including fiction, nonfiction and various other works. Special attention has been given to younger readers with the We are Junior format, which includes educational games and picture books to stimulate their imagination with the most intriguing stories, along with a department dedicated to manga and comics, Just Comics. Areas dedicated to #BookTok, for the new generation of readers, as well as stationery, toys and gift cards, also expand the bookstore’s offer.

The Mondadori Bookstore in Piombino also serves readers online: customers can keep up to date through the Instagram and Facebook pages. They will also be able to get in touch with the store through the Mondadoristore.it digital services to check if a book is available, order it and pick it up in store or have it shipped, choosing from a catalogue of over 1 million titles. The bookstore will also offer customers the opportunity to place orders via telephone.

The new Mondadori Bookstore follows the plan for renewal and development of Mondadori Store, the largest bookstore network in Italy, with more than 500 stores in cities and smaller towns. The cultural organisation is active throughout the country, online with the e-commerce site Mondadoristore.it and the book club. In addition to books, its primary service, it also provides entertainment, events and multichannel services, reaching more than 20 million customers every year.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE
Corso Italia 68/70, 57025, Piombino (LI)
Opening hours: Mon–Sun 9am – 12:30pm, 15:30pm – 19:30pm
Phone: 0565.478369
Email: mondadoripiombino@gmail.com

The Mondadori Bookstore in Foggia is expanding: a new room with important historical value

These spaces, which will have their grand opening on 9 November, were home to a historical bookstore dating back to 1881.

Mondadori Store, the largest network of bookstores in Italy, offers the Foggia bookstore customers an even more attractive and welcoming shopping experience, thanks to a new space that has great historical importance and that complements the current store.

A new room is being added to the already large spaces that the store has, one that was home to a bookstore created in 1881. With this expansion, the Mondadori Bookstore strengthens its position as a cultural stronghold for the area, offering readers a unique experience within its spaces.

The new Mondadori Bookstore covers 60 m2 and is located on Via Guglielmo Oberdan, near Foggia’s historic centre and next to the large spaces of the bookstore (200 m2) that have been there since 2012. The grand opening will take place on 9 November at 6 pm.

To preserve the historical importance of the location, the furnishings have been preserved and restored and the display cases will be visible to give passersby the opportunity to have a glimpse into the store.

The offer for the Mondadori Bookstore in Foggia includes a total catalogue of over 10,000 titles, from great classics to best sellers, including fiction, non-fiction, and various other works. Special attention has been given to younger readers with the We are Junior format, which includes educational games and picture books to stimulate their imagination with the most intriguing stories, and a department dedicated to manga and comics, Just Comics. Areas dedicated to #BookTok, for the new generation of readers, as well as stationery, toys and gift cards, also expand the bookstore’s offer.

“We are excited to start this new adventure”, said Marisa Colucci, Mondadori Store affiliate. “Our cultural initiative will try to focus on young people, and we will soon be offering all kinds of workshops, in addition to hosting school groups from primary and lower secondary schools in the city. We also intend to hold a series of presentations with different authors, in order to strengthen the bond with readers”, finished Colucci.

The Mondadori Bookstore in Foggia also serves readers online: customers can keep up to date through the Instagram and Facebook pages. They will also be able to get in touch with the store through Mondadoristore.it digital services to check if a book is available, order it and pick it up in store or have it shipped, choosing from a catalogue of over 1 million titles. The bookstore will also offer customers the opportunity to place orders via telephone.

The new Mondadori Bookstore follows the plan for renewal and development of Mondadori Store, the largest bookstore network in Italy, with more than 500 stores in cities and smaller towns. The cultural organisation is active throughout the country, online with the e-commerce site Mondadoristore.it and the book club. In addition to books, its primary service, it also provides entertainment, events and multichannel services, reaching more than 20 million customers every year.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE
Via Guglielmo Oberdan 1/3 – 9/11, 71121, Foggia
Opening hours: Mon–Sun 8:45–13:00, 16:45–20:30
Phone: 0881-725133
Email: libreriadante.fg@tiscali.it
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The new Mondadori Bookshop opens tomorrow in Rome’s historic Galleria Alberto Sordi

Mondadori Store continues to grow, confirming its position as the most extensive bookstore network in Italy with more than 500 directly operated and franchised shops

Mondadori Retail CEO Carmine Perna: “This opening is a milestone in the expansion of our network, which has been strengthened with a new socio-cultural centre in the heart of Rome.”

A packed calendar of public events, with book presentations, book signings and meetings with personalities from the world of entertainment

To guarantee an increasingly widespread presence across the country through a new bookstore format matching current trends and readers’ interests; to make a social-cultural service dedicated to books and entertainment available to the entire community; to use innovation and multichannel options to enrich the bookstore experience. These are the objectives of Mondadori Retail, which today opened a new bookstore in Rome in the Galleria Alberto Sordi, just a few yards from Palazzo Chigi.

With the latest store, the Mondadori Group company – which has opened more than 30 new bookstores in 2024, both directly managed and franchised outlets – thus takes another step in its strategic development plan, confirming its position as the most extensive bookshop network in Italy with more than 500 bookstores.

“The new Mondadori Bookstore in Rome is a milestone in the expansion of our network. We intend to continue strengthening our role as the key player in the business by creating socio-cultural centres throughout the country, from large cities to the smallest villages, for the widest possible audience,” said Mondadori Retail CEO Carmine Perna. “Reading and entertainment are essential tools for us to encourage sharing and interaction and promote dialogue between the generations. The new Mondadori Bookstore in Rome also demonstrates our ability to systematically integrate all our sales channels – direct, franchised and online bookstores – and the importance of the synergy among everyone in the network. This approach was decisive in achieving a result that is particularly important for us, the opening of our 50th directly owned bookstore, which we are delighted to celebrate today,” Perna concluded.

The new Mondadori Bookstore

With the opening of the new Mondadori Retail bookstore in the Galleria Alberto Sordi, Mondadori Retail also consolidates its presence in Rome, where it has been active for more than twenty years with 6 direct bookstores and 17 franchised outlets.

The new Mondadori Bookstore is located in the Tritone arm of the monumental Galleria Alberto Sordi owned by Fondo Megas, a fund held 100% by Fondazione Enasarco and managed by Prelios SGR – a company in the Prelios Group and one of Italy’s leading asset managers – which in 2023 launched a major redevelopment and restyling project to turn Rome’s historic “drawing room” into a meeting place and landmark of the capital, as well as a strategic crossroads for shopping and tourism.

The store offers an assortment of 20,000 titles, from classics to contemporary fiction, and occupies a total area of 450 square metres. The format applies the distinctive Mondadori Store concept, in full harmony with the architectural elements of the Galleria. The bright spacious environment is distributed over three floors, providing perfect visual continuity with the surroundings and the city with its mixture of ancient and modern.

The ground floor displays all the latest from the book world – bestsellers, BookToks, thrillers, novels and local publications – and also has a stationery department.
The first floor offers the entire catalogue, from the great classics of literature to non-fiction, international books and Kobo eReaders, as well as a space for cultural events.
The basement is the domain of the younger generation, with the We are Junior department, where even the smallest children can find a rich selection of books, illustrated fairy tales and educational games, and the Just Comics department, with a wide selection of titles for fans of comics and manga, superheroes and graphic novels, as well as music products like CDs, vinyls and K-pop. Each floor of the bookstore is equipped with Trovalibro touch screens to help customers explore the merchandise, and automatic checkouts to simplify the shopping experience.

The store’s architectural design and layout is by Kallipigia Architetti, a firm founded by Elisa Innocenti and Giovanni Cipriani. Kallipigia Architetti are known for their ability to combine creativity and efficiency, handling every stage in a project, from the initial survey to completion, with meticulous care.

Events

Starting immediately after the opening, the new bookstore will host a rich calendar of events, including book signings and meetings with authors and personalities from the world of entertainment. The aim is to actively engage readers and foster cultural dialogue, establishing the store as a socio-cultural centre for the entire community. The program of presentations includes: 28 October, Sisters (Rizzoli), the first book by Paola and Chiara; 30 October, Cambio vita cercasi (Garzanti) by Francesca Safina; 5 November, Cento parole per raccontare una vita (Sperling & Kupfer) by Red Canzian; on 6 November, author Claire Dee will sign copies of her book Beyond the surface (Sperling & Kupfer). Subsequent dates on the calendar are 11 November, Il premierato non è di destra (De Agostini) by Nicola Drago, 12 November, Il sentiero dei dieci. Una storia tra Israele e Gaza (Piemme) by Davide Lerner, and 14 November, when Iginio Massari will sign copies of his new book, Giorni mesi anni di una vita intensa (Baldini & Castoldi). The first series of events concludes with the following presentations: 22 November, Il cielo su via Padova (Sperling & Kupfer) by Daria Colombo; 26 November, Bambino (Einaudi) by Marco Balzano, who will be joined by presenter Michela Ponzani; 2 December, La malacarne (Einaudi) by Beatrice Salvioni.

Partners

The partners of the new Mondadori Bookstore are: Altavia (for the communication concept and event organisation), Kallipigia Architetti (for the architectural design and bookstore layout), Res Contract S.r.l. (general contractor) and Mecad S.r.l. (bookstore interiors).

Mondadori Store opens a Bookstore in Pontedera: a new cultural reference in Tuscany

At the opening: the signing of Limitless, the new novel by Karim B., and a musical performance by Sunflower.

On Tuesday 24 September, Mondadori Store, Italy’s largest bookstore network, will open a new bookstore in Pontedera (PI), right in the city centre in the pedestrian area of Corso Giacomo Matteotti.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony, which will take place at 5 p.m., will be attended by the Mayor, Matteo Franconi. The author Karim B. will also be signing copies of Limitless (Sperling & Kupfer), a novel that has become famous among readers of Wattpad and TikTok, immediately topping bestseller lists upon its release. At the opening, the Italian acoustic duo Sunflower will be performing with their form of pop rock.

The store in Pontedera expands the extensive Mondadori Store network in the area, in line with the network’s strategy of spreading culture, encouraging reading and creating centres dedicated to the world of books and entertainment.

‘I am happy to be initiating this project with the Mondadori Store network of bookshops, since we share the same objectives: developing places dedicated to culture, making culture accessible to everyone and satisfying the tastes of a broad audience that is increasingly varied and – most importantly – increasingly young, due to the numerous schools in the city,’ says franchisee Antonio Verderame, who has now opened his thirteenth bookshop with Mondadori Store. ‘Furthermore, by focusing on the quality of the shopping experience, multi-channel services and events, we always put the needs of our customers-readers first,’ he concludes.

The new bookstore covers 180 square metres in a noble palace once used as a convent. It offers a selection of more than 15,000 titles, from the great classics to bestsellers – including fiction, non-fiction and other works – without overlooking early readers: it carries the We are Junior format, which includes educational games and illustrated books to stimulate their imagination with the most fascinating stories, and the department dedicated to manga and comics, Just Comic. Areas dedicated to #BookTok, for the new generation of readers, and local publishing, as well as stationery, toys, funko pop, gift cards and gift boxes, also expand the store’s selection.

There is also a dedicated space for events and presentations in the cloister of the building where the new bookshop is located. Visitors to the bookshop can also admire the work by mural artist Rame13 dedicated to the city of Pontedera.

The Mondadori Bookstore in Pontedera also serves readers online: customers can keep up to date through the Instagram and Facebook pages. In addition, they can also contact the bookstore through Mondadoristore.it digital services to check if a book is available, order it and pick it up in store, choosing from a catalogue with more than a million titles.

The new Mondadori Bookstore follows the plan for renewal and development of Mondadori Store, the largest bookstore network in Italy, with more than 500 stores in cities and smaller towns. The cultural organisation is active throughout the country, online with the e-commerce site Mondadoristore.it and the book club. In addition to books, its primary service, it also provides entertainment, events and multichannel services, reaching more than 20 million customers every year.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE
Corso Giacomo Matteotti 42, 56025, Pontedera (PI)
Hours: Mon-Sun 9:00-13:00/16:00-20:30
Phone: +39 0587.980586
Email: mondadoribookstorepontedera@gmail.com
https://www.mondadoristore.it/negozi
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Mondadori Store arrives in Vittoria

Tomorrow, Friday 13 September at 5.30 p.m., Mondadori Store, the largest network of bookstores in Italy, will open a store inVittoria, in the province of Ragusa, providing residents with a standard for the world of culture, reading and entertainment.

“My partners and I strongly believe in this project: to offer the city of Vittoria and its inhabitants a cultural service as important as a bookstore”, said Mondadori Store franchisee, Eva Feligioni. “We want to work together with Mondadori Store, a key strategic partner, to promote not only cultural practices, but also real experiences to be offered to the people of Vittoria in order to also foster a sense of belonging to a community. We would like the Vittoria bookstore, with its events, book presentations, workshops and more, to become a meeting point for all its citizens. In addition, there will also be active cooperation with some local associations and schools in the area to support them in the renovation of school libraries”, finished the franchisee.

The new bookstore, situated in the heart of Vittoria, covers 70 m2 and offers a selection of 6,000 titles, from the great classics to best sellers, including fiction, non-fiction and miscellaneous, not forgetting the fantasy and young adult sections. There’s also the We are Junior format, which includes educational games and illustrated books to spark kids’ imagination, and the Just Comic format, dedicated to manga and comics fans. Areas dedicated to #BookTok, for the new generation of readers, as well as stationery, toys, gift boxes and gift cards, also expand the store’s offer.

The Mondadori Bookstore in Vittoria also serves readers online: customers can keep up to date through the Instagram and Facebook pages and get in touch with the store through Mondadoristore.it digital services to check if a book is available, order it and pick it up in the store, choosing from a catalogue of over 1 million titles.

The new Mondadori Bookstore follows the plan for renewal and development of Mondadori Store, the largest bookstore network in Italy, with more than 500 stores in cities and smaller towns. The cultural organisation is active throughout the country, online with the e-commerce site Mondadoristore.it and the book club. In addition to books, its primary service, it also provides entertainment, events and multichannel services, reaching more than 20 million customers every year.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE
Via Giacomo Matteotti 271 C, 97019, Vittoria (RG)
Opening Hours: Mon 16:00–20:00; Tue–Sat 9.00–13:00/16:00–20:00

Phone: 0932.1978322
Email: mondadoribookstore.vittoria@gmail.com

https://www.mondadoristore.it/negozi

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Mondadori Bookstore Naples | MA opens to the public on Monday, 5 August

Everything’s set to welcome the public, both local and international, with lots of books, entertainment, culture, nature and sustainability.

Only a few days remain until the long-awaited opening of the Mondadori Bookstore | MA in Naples. The bookstore, located in the city’s central Galleria Umberto I, will open on Monday, 5 August with Mayor Gaetano Manfredi in attendance for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10.30 am.

“We have always wanted the Mondadori Bookstore | MA flagship store to be in Naples, an ideal city as Neapolitans are passionate readers”, said Antonio Serpe, Chief Retail Officer of Mondadori Bookstore | MA Italy.

“The project, in a symbolic place like Galleria Umberto I, also represents the highest expression of our philosophy: to place culture and art, in all its forms of expression, at the heart of things and to draw people, especially young people, as near to it as possible. That’s why we’ve worked diligently and passionately at the technical committee set up by the Mayor in collaboration with all the institutional figures involved, in order to solve the problems related to the location and make all the energy that characterises this extraordinary and colourful city, a landmark dedicated to culture and entertainment, available to the public”, Serpe concluded.

“Like Mondadori Retail, we’re proud of completing this project, and the vision and goals which we shared from the very beginning: to create a cultural and experiential centre at the service of the community, which will become a place where we can promote reading, entertainment, eco-sustainability and culture in its broadest sense”, said Carmine Perna, Mondadori Retail’s Director. “We believe that the strength of the MA format proves how important it is to invest in cultural initiatives that can adapt to present and future challenges by developing new business models”, concluded Perna.

The Mondadori Bookstore | MA in Naples has an area of 1,000 m², with an offer of 148,000 volumes from the great classics to best sellers – including fiction, non-fiction and miscellaneous -, from the We are Junior area, which includes children’s books, educational games and illustrated fairy tales to stimulate children’s imagination, to the innovative department dedicated to manga and comics, Just Comics, which winks at Gen Z.

Overlooking the historic Teatro Salone Margherita in the San Ferdinando district in the heart of Naples, the bookstore features furnishings that harmonise with the Art Nouveau atmosphere of the spot, respecting the architectural features of the time and combining them with the company philosophy of MA (): smart, young, and eco-friendly. An ideal space where one can take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, devote oneself to reading and harmonise with nature, thus representing a completely innovative way of understanding, promoting and creating culture. The bookstore is also very focused on and sensitive to contemporary social and environmental issues by organising various initiatives.

“Naples is the ideal city to host one of Italy’s largest smart, young, eco-friendly bookstores because it has always been a cultural centre”, said Nello Nunziata, Head of the Point of Sales’ Development Division. “It’s no coincidence that, along with the vast Mondadori Store offer, the bookstore has a space dedicated to music and cinema, book buvette areas, free coworking hubs and reading spaces reserved for reading and study, as well as a space for wine tastings and an exclusive area reserved for events, ready to host some of the most important personalities on the local, national and international art scene”, Nunziata finished.

Two large touch screen totems allow for social interaction, while self-checkout click & collect services allow customers to make their purchases online on the bookstore website and collect them in-store. There’s also Trovalibro, which gives customers the chance of finding the text they want from among those available in store, simplifying the reader’s experience in the bookstore and make it more pleasant.

The store also has a large photo gallery area, dedicated to the art and contemporary photography of young emerging talents, giving them the opportunity to exhibit their work in the heart of the gallery from time to time. This is the case for Michele De Cesare, Gerardo Massaro, Fabio Monk and Davide Orfeo, who will open the exhibition, Metamorfosi napoletana.

The Mondadori Bookstore | MA is a completely innovative fusion concept, inspired by Japanese culture and translated from simple ideas into concrete projects by the Ricciardi Architetti studio, in collaboration with architect, Selene Amico. Tall furniture that echoes the natural line of tree trunks, creating a gallery that envelops visitors and invites them to soak up a culture and make it their own, stimulating and satisfying their curiosity. Combined with bonsai trees and sansevierias – chosen on purpose because they purify the air of benzene -, everything inside the bookstore recalls nature and eco-sustainability: from the lamps to the design fittings, from the architectural choices to the quality of the materials – marine poplar wood and recycled iron -, skilfully worked by master carpenters and Coppola’s historical partners. The walls are also painted using eco water paints, which reduce the amount of free formaldehyde in the atmosphere by 80%, and with the floating floors, the store is guaranteed to have a lower environmental impact in the installation of all systems.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE | MA expresses a young, smart, innovative, eco-friendly bookstore concept for Gen Z and beyond. The philosophy is expressed through architectural choices and the materials used to create them, and in publishing ideas and initiatives. The eco-sustainable cultural concept grew out of the entrepreneurial background of the Neapolitan-minded creators and Mondadori Retail, the managing company of the largest network of bookstores in Italy, Mondadori Store. Mondadori Bookstores can be found throughout Italy with 14 stores in Udine, Gravellona, Milan, Turin, Arma Di Taggia, Reggio Emilia, Grosseto, Rome, Salerno, Sassari, Sestu, Catania and Naples. Other openings are planned for 2024 across important Italian cities.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE I MA
Address: Galleria Umberto I, 45/46 Naples (NA)
Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–21:00
Phone: +39,081 4241243
Email: napoli@mabooks.it
IG: @choose.ma – TikTok: @mondadori_ma
https://www.mondadoristore.it/negozi

New opening for Mondadori Bookstore | MA in Sardinia in the heart of the Galleria Tanit Shopping Centre in Sassari

Mondadori Bookstore | MA, the eco-sustainable bookstore concept, will open its doors to the public on Sunday, 28 July at 4 p.m. inside the Tanit Shopping Centre in Sassari, taking a new step in its development path in the area.

The bookstore’s “young, green and smart” format is inspired by the Japanese philosophical concept of MA (), “an undefined space between heaven and earth where man can empty his mind and nourish his soul”, as described by Antonio Serpe, Chief Retail Officer of the Mondadori Bookstore | MA Italia bookstores. “It’s a place dedicated to oneself, where you can feel free from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and focus on the well-being of the mind, representing a whole new way of making and spreading culture”, Serpe concluded.

The new bookstore opening in Sestu, which expands Mondadori Bookstore | MA presence in Sardinia, has an eco-friendly vibe, from the materials used for its construction — marine poplar, recycled iron and sustainable water-based paints — to the design itself — tall, curved furniture reminiscent of tree trunks, bonsai trees and sansevieria that personalises the 250 m² space. Another important aspect of the young & smart concept can’t be overlooked: thanks to the presence of multimedia and interactive totems, readers can interact on social media and answer questions about the current hottest titles. The store also has self-checkout, click&collect and Trovalibro services, which allows customers to find the title they’re after from those available in the store. There is also a free coworking and reading hub dedicated to readers and a forum, ready to host events, presentations and signings. Finally, there is a space used as a photo gallery for exhibitions and shows, which will host “Il Ricamo Delle Mani” by artist Roberta Uras for the opening.

The new Mondadori Bookstore | MA offers future readers a choice of more than 49,000 titles, from the great classics to best sellers – including fiction, non-fiction and miscellaneous – with areas reserved for the youngest readers – We are Junior – featuring interactive books, educational games and illustrated fairy tales to stimulate their imagination and curiosity. Finally, there is the Just Comics department, dedicated to manga and comics, with a nod to Gen Z readers.

MONDADORI | MA expresses an innovative, young, smart, eco-friendly bookstore concept for Gen Z and beyond. The philosophy is expressed through architectural choices and the materials used to create them, and in publishing ideas and initiatives. The eco-sustainable cultural concept grew out of the entrepreneurial background of the Neapolitan-minded creators and Mondadori Retail, the managing company of the largest network of bookstores in Italy, Mondadori Store. Mondadori Bookstores can be found throughout Italy with 13 stores in Udine, Gravellona, Milan, Turin, Arma Di Taggia, Reggio Emilia, Grosseto, Rome, Salerno, Sassari, Sestu and Catania. Further openings are planned in major Italian cities in 2024, including Naples (Galleria Umberto I).

MONDADORI | MA
Galleria Tanit Shopping Centre
Address: Via Caniga 1, 07100 Sassari (SS)
Hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–20:30
Telephone: 079.6764704
Email address: sassari@mabooks.it
IG: choose_ma-TikTok: mondadori_ma
https://www.mondadoristore.it/negozi

Benedetta Serpe
mondadorima.social@gmail.com
Tel: +39 333.9008660

Mondadori Group Press Office
pressoffice@mondadori.it
Tel. +39 02.75423159

Mondadori Store: An All-New Bookstore in the Campania Shopping Centre in Marcianise

Under direct management, the Mondadori Bookstore presents a completely new layout and spaces dedicated to young people and fans of comics and manga.

Mondadori Store, the largest network of bookshops in Italy, presents to the public its new concept of bookshop, located in the Campania Shopping Centre in Marcianise, the largest shopping centre in the region.

The inauguration and ribbon cutting will take place on Tuesday 16 July at 10:30 a.m.

This Mondadori Bookstore, in the Province of Caserta, offers entirely new spaces, layouts and furnishings that enhance and highlight the wide range of books available, as well as service that is increasingly attentive to the needs of every reader, providing a point of reference for all culture, reading and entertainment lovers.

‘We are happy to present the bookstore in Marcianise to the public in Campania, creating a true cultural reference point for the entire region. Today, the shop has a completely renewed layout and range, in line with our Mondadori Store format. This project is part of the strategy of continuous renewal, enhancement and development of our network of bookshops, once again confirming Mondadori Group’s commitment to spreading culture and promoting reading through strong outlets around Italy, from large cities to small towns,’ said Carmine Perna, Managing Director of Mondadori Retail.

The new point of sale, with an area of 1000 m², offers more welcoming spaces — bright, modern and innovative — that enhance and emphasise the vast product range of Mondadori Store: a catalogue of more than 25,000 titles — from best sellers to the great classics, including fiction, non-fiction and miscellaneous topics — e-readers, stationery products, gift boxes and gift cards. There is also a We are Junior area specifically designed for young readers. In this section, even the youngest readers can find a rich selection of books, illustrated fairy tales and educational games. The bookstore also houses a wide selection of comics and manga in the dedicated Just Comics department, with superhero comics and graphic novels. Finally, the bookstore works with the shopping centre to offer a rich calendar of events, meetings and signings with some of the best-known personalities in entertainment.

The Mondadori Bookstore in Marcianise also serves readers online: customers can keep up to date through the Facebook and Instagram pages. They will also be able to get in touch with the store through Mondadoristore.it digital services to check if a book is available, order it and pick it up in the store, choosing from a catalogue of over 1 million titles.

The new Mondadori Bookstore follows the plan for renewal and development of Mondadori Store, the largest bookstore network in Italy, with more than 500 stores in cities and smaller towns. The cultural organisation is active throughout the country, online with the e-commerce site Mondadoristore.it and the book club. In addition to books, its primary service, it also provides entertainment, events and multichannel services, reaching more than 20 million customers every year.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE
Campania Shopping Centre
Località Aurno 87, 81025 Marcianise (CE)
Hours: Mon–Sun 10 a.m. – 10 p.m
Phone: +39 0823.773100
Email: libreria.marcianise@mondadori.it
https://www.mondadoristore.it/negozi
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