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Gibert aims to double second-hand book sales by 2029

market-auction · 2026-05-13

French bookstore chain Gibert plans to double its second-hand book sales by 2029, betting on a market that outperforms new book sales. The used book market is highly competitive and largely operated online. Gibert's strategy comes as the new book market faces challenges.

Key facts

  • Gibert aims to double second-hand book sales by 2029
  • The used book market is highly competitive
  • The market is massively operated online
  • Used book sales perform better than new book sales

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  • Gibert

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