Every community deserves a great bookshop, run by a passionate local. 📚
Collins Booksellers helps make that possible by supporting people who love books to create bookshops that reflect their reading tastes and give others the pleasure of finding a good book. With more than 100 years of bookselling experience, Collins brings an established name and practical support to local bookshop ownership.
Each shop has its own character, shaped by the people who run it and the customers it serves. Now, Collins is looking for its next generation of owners.
Your Town, Your Shelves, Your Story
No two towns read quite the same way. A local bookshop’s shelves might make room for regional authors, a well-loved children’s section or a book club’s latest discovery.
As a Collins owner, you choose your range, events and customer experience rather than following a fixed format. Knowing what matters to your customers helps you put that freedom to work, from the books you stock to the authors you invite in.
There’s room for your ideas and interests as you build a local business where stories and people meet.
Independent, Never on Your Own
Running your own bookshop brings plenty of decisions, from choosing stock to managing the day-to-day demands of retail. With Collins, local independence comes with practical support behind the counter.
Centralised buying, supplier terms, marketing, systems and ecommerce give you a foundation to work from. Alongside Head Office, fellow booksellers offer a network to turn to, sharing ideas and experience from their own stores.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re excited to help Collins Booksellers find owners ready to turn a love of books and a genuine interest in people into a business of their own.
Retail, customer service or business experience can be a useful starting point. Just as important is the willingness to take a hands-on role, lead a team and manage the everyday demands of running a store.
Ready to Turn the Page?
If you love books and have imagined running a shop of your own, Collins offers the freedom to make it yours, with practical support to help you run it.
Explore the Collins Booksellers franchise opportunity and enquire with DC Strategy today.