About Us
We are shaping the future of retail — through channel synergies, a broad offering and an experience appreciated by millions of customers.
We inspire
About the Empik Group
The Empik Group is a leading omnichannel platform in Poland offering lifestyle and leisure products and services. Empik combines a network of over 380 physical stores with one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Poland and a dynamically growing marketplace. Empik’s offering now includes more than 20 million products, reaching over 12 million customers annually.
We are building a leading, multi-category, omnichannel Polish marketplace
A beloved brand
Empik is a brand that has grown alongside generations of Poles. For 78 years, we have inspired, developed and set trends, offering the most comprehensive cultural, entertainment and lifestyle assortment in the country. Today, we are one of the most valued and frequently chosen brands in Poland, combining the familiarity of an iconic brand with the convenience of modern technologies.
Empik’s strategy
12 mln
Multi-category offering
With an offering spanning more than 20 categories, we meet the full spectrum of customer needs and shopping missions — from culture and education to home, hobbies and lifestyle. At the same time, we are developing a strong portfolio of private-label brands that enhance our competitive advantage and further differentiate Empik in the market.
20+ mln
Omnichannel
Empik is a unified sales ecosystem combining over 380 stores, a leading marketplace platform and one of the most popular shopping apps in the country — all to deliver convenient, fast and intuitive customer experiences across every channel.
380+
Technology & operations
We are driven by innovation in practice. We are building a scalable platform based on advanced technological solutions, automation and operational excellence. Every improvement — from logistics to the mobile app — is a step toward faster, more convenient and more efficient service for millions of customers.
75 mln
Our history
For 78 years, we have accompanied Poles in moments that inspire, move and shape them. From a small bookstore, we have grown into one of the most influential culture and lifestyle brands — a place where literature, music, art, design and cutting-edge technologies come together.
Today, Empik is an experience ecosystem chosen by millions — in stores, online and in the app.
78 years
12 mln
We focus on development and innovation, creating a place that inspires and connects generations. We support creators and build a community of culture enthusiasts. Empik is not just a store — it is a platform reshaping the way Poles discover the world.
As market leaders, we boldly set development directions and shape the landscape of Polish retail. We want Empik to be a place for generations, connecting online and offline worlds, tradition and innovation.Ewa Szmidt | President of the Management Board & CEO Empik Group Meet the Empik Group management team
Our mission
Empik is a space that sparks creativity and connects culture, design and everyday needs. We create a place where everyone can explore their passions on their own terms — comfortably, freely and at their own pace. We support people in developing their interests and enjoying meaningful experiences.
Our missionEmpik’s platforms - culture, technology, convenience
We develop modern, interconnected services that bring together the worlds of culture, entertainment, technology and everyday shopping.
Empik
The largest Polish online shopping platform and marketplace offering culture, entertainment and lifestyle products.
Empik
Empik Go & Empik Selfpublishing
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Empik Go & Empik Selfpublishing
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Grupa Wydawnicza Foksal
e-muzyka.pl
A digital music and podcast distribution platform for artists, publishers and media.
e-muzyka.pl
Jazzboy Records
An independent label known for artists such as Kortez and Kaśka Sochacka.
Jazzboy Records
Going. & Empik Bilety
A modern ticketing platform reaching more than 10 million customers per month.
Going. & Empik Bilety
Empik Foto
A photo and print personalisation service enabling customers to create unique keepsakes.
Empik Foto
Empik Selfpublishing
A platform that enables authors to publish and sell their books independently on Empik — in both print and digital formats.
Empik SelfpublishingCareers at Empik
We create a work environment where everyone can develop their talents, gain experience and express themselves. Join a team that helps shape one of the most recognizable brands in Poland.
Work with us
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