1977-1999: the long journey of ESP which becomes part of the Coop world in 1983

IGD’s origins are rooted in the activities which in 1977 were already managed by ESP Dettaglianti Associati srl in the Ravenna area and which were focused primarily on the rental of properties for the sale of non-food products.

In 1983 Coop Romagna-Marche becomes part of ESP following the purchase of an initial 53% of ESP’s share capital, which is destined to increase gradually over time. In 1995 Coop Romagna-Marche merges with Coop Emilia-Veneto giving birth to Coop Adriatica which by 2006 controls 100% of ESP.

In 1998 the first ESP shopping center opens in Ravenna with Coop Adriatica operating the hypermarket and Gescom managing the shopping mall: a relationship which will endure over time.

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