Empik Group is the leader on the Polish market in distribution of culture related products. It is also a dynamically developing brand in Ukraine. In 153 stores in Poland and 22 stores in Ukraine (data from 30.06.2010) empik offers a unique selection of culture, knowledge and entertainment products. You can find here press, books, music, films, multimedia, stationery, event tickets and much more. Each year Empik guides its 20 million customers through what is currently trendy and significant in culture.

 

Empik is a brand with a unique heritage, a legendary place and a former “window to the world”. It has been present in the Polish cultural landscape for over 60 years (known earlier as an International Press and Book Club - KMPiK).

 

Empik has in its offer the most valuable, interesting, inspiring and intriguing positions. It tries to reach every target group - people of different tastes, interests and age groups. Empik’s customers can choose from 2 178 000 titles – not only from the latest mass publications and bestsellers (very often also pre-release items) but also connoisseur items and niche, independent and exclusive productions. Items that are momentarily not available can be ordered at the empik INFO Point and are deliverable within 96 hours.

 

In the PremiumBrand 2007 research, which was carried out on a group of consumers and among managers and businessmen, empik was granted the title of The Highest Reputation Brand in category: Trade and Services.

 

5 February 2008 empik and HDS Poland signed an investment contract and a joint venture concerning a common investment project - creation of a new sub-brand - empik cafe. Empik acquired 49% of the shares and HDS Poland – 51%. Empik cafe runs coffee bars in the whole of Poland: in empik stores and HDS points, in shopping centres and offices, in important communication points (airports and railway stations) and on high streets. During the coming four years, empik cafe Sp. z o.o. is planning to open from 90 to 120 new coffee bars.