Zone Coopérative de l'Université Laval

Coopérative de l'Université Laval (often designated by its commercial diminutive "Zone") is a cooperative involved in the sale of products for the community of Université Laval.

Zone Coopérative de l'Université Laval
TypeCooperative
IndustryRetail
Founded1987
HeadquartersQuebec City
Revenue28,357,554 CAD (2007-2008)
Number of employees
137 full time and 286 part time
Websitewww.zone.coop

With a turnover of 28 million Canadian dollars and 53 878 members, it is the largest university cooperative in Quebec.[1]

The cooperative has been recognized as number one Canadian university library by the Globe and Mail in 2007.[1]

History

The cooperative was founded in 1987 under the name "Procure coopérative de matériel étudiant". In 1996, the cooperative merged with its rival on campus "Coop Comptoir Sciences" to form the current entity.[2]

Stores

There are 5 stores:

  • Maurice Pollack: cooperative general store covering all sectors
  • Centre-Ville: specialized in arts
  • Ferdinand-Vandry: Specialized in health sciences
  • Cégep Limoilou
  • Cégep Limoilou Campus Charlesbourg

Community involvement

The cooperative paid $1 052 391 in rebate and $408 185 in donations and sponsorships for the 2006–2007 years.[3]

In addition, each year the cooperative organizes the Gala de la Relève en Or[4] to reward students initiatives.

See also

References
  1. http://biz.branchez-vous.com/communiques/detail/communiques_89660.html,%5B%5D Branchez-Vous
  2. http://www.zone.coop/jahia/Jahia/accueil/la_cooperative/mission_et_historique,%5B%5D History
  3. http://www.zone.coop/jahia/webdav/site/zone/shared/documents/Rapport_Annuel_2007-2008.pdf,%5B%5D Annual report 2007-2008
  4. http://www.zone.coop/jahia/Jahia/accueil/la_cooperative/gala_releve_en_or,%5B%5D Gala de la Relève en or
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