Buch&Co. continues its success story: 14 new members join the Zeitfracht Medien bookstore cooperative

Erfurt, October 14, 2025.The book retail cooperative Buch&Co. continues its successful track record and has already welcomed 14 new members to its book retail network this year. The most recent retailers to join are also enthusiastic about the category management offering with an integrated central warehouse (IZL), the attractive purchasing terms at low procurement costs, and the numerous benefits Buch&Co. offers to increase competitiveness and profitability.

Julia Hacker of Hacker & Presting in Berlin, for example, praises the optimization of procurement costs, which she says has changed ordering practices. “We now order titles that we used to obtain directly from publishers on comparable terms primarily through Zeitfracht Medien,” explains Ms. Hacker. IZL offers additional flexibility and faster decision-making processes, particularly when ordering top titles and supplying major customers.

Nicole Bettermann, owner of the Nicolibri bookstore in Paderborn and a long-time member of the Buch&Co. team, highlights Buch&Co.’s “excellent purchasing model” and values the “interaction with colleagues.” The decision to place greater emphasis on titles from category management is having a positive impact on the stores’ purchasing practices.

Buch&Co. focuses on providing its members with a tailored and customized purchasing strategy that quickly improves booksellers' financial situation. 

As a leading network in the book industry with several hundred member bookstores, Buch&Co. offers not only procurement optimized for supply but also a modern and efficient warehouse. The Zeitfracht Medien team, supported by the Retail Advisory Board, continuously refines the concept and also provides assistance with web store and inventory management system integrations, as well as marketing.

About Buch&Co.:

Buch&Co. offers the book retail industry tailored purchasing solutions that boost both profitability and competitiveness. Through the use of smart category management, Buch&Co. ensures its members receive a modern, flexible, and comprehensive service for the sale of books and related products. Registration is free for interested customers and can be completed with the friendly customer service representatives at Zeitfracht Medien.

For more information about the benefits of a Buch&Co. membership, please visit our website (www.kolibri360.de/buchhandel/buchco/) or contact our team directly.