October 31, 2025
We're excited to share that Book Depot Inc. has partnered with Alcorn Partners, a Toronto-based partner-owned holding company that takes a refreshingly different approach to business ownership.
This partnership is meaningful to us because it supports the work we’re already doing and gives us the room to keep building on it.
Here's what this actually means: nothing changes. Same leadership team with our current ownership group remaining significant equity partners, same commitment of being the go-to source for quality remainder and bargain books alongside our expanding publishing business, and the same focus on getting our customers the best selection of discounted books.
Alcorn Partners invests in businesses they plan to own and grow for decades—think 20+ years, not just a few. They’re highly selective, partnering with profitable companies that have strong management teams and proven track records. With 55 million books moving through our state-of-the-art distribution facilities in Thorold, Ontario and Jefferson City, Tennessee each year, this partnership is a natural fit.
What sets Alcorn apart is their patient capital approach. They aren't looking to flip businesses or make sudden changes. Instead, they provide the backing to help strong companies like ours keep doing what we do best only on a larger scale.
We’re seeing growing demand for reliable access to great books at great value. With Alcorn’s support and our distribution strength, we’re well positioned to keep providing high-quality books to retailers, educational institutions, libraries, nonprofits, and readers everywhere.
Our advanced automation and logistics systems already deliver an extensive selection of high-quality titles at deeply discounted prices, and now we have additional resources to enhance what we offer even further.
"Alcorn's long-term approach and growth mindset align perfectly with our vision to expand our reach and enhance our capabilities. Together, we're positioned to take Book Depot Inc. to the next level while staying true to our core mission." — Wilf Wikkerink
CEO, Book Depot Inc.
And as for what comes next? We keep doing what we do best. Our brands Book Depot, American Book Company, Book Outlet, and Kidsbooks Publishing will continue delivering the books our customers rely on, with the same long-term focus and commitment that have shaped our business from the start.
Same Book Depot Inc. Bigger opportunities. Same commitment to you.