Ottakar’s

The story of Ottakar’s

Ottakar's became a successful British bookseller noted for locally tailored shops. Waterstone's acquired it in 2006 and rebranded the stores.

Origins and development

Ottakar's forms part of the history of British book retail. The business or brand dates to 1987. Ottakar's became a successful British bookseller noted for locally tailored shops. Waterstone's acquired it in 2006 and rebranded the stores.

Ownership and later years

Recorded ownership or associated operators: James Heneage; acquired by Waterstone's. The original UK chain or named retail format ended or changed in 2006. The distinction between a closed chain and a surviving trademark should be checked when updating this record.

Archive and branding research

Historic shopfront photographs, dated advertisements, original logos, catalogues and company reports should be added when their dates and reuse permissions can be established. This is a research draft and should be fact-checked before publication.