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Renaud-Bray

Renaud-Bray

Operates francophone book retailers and e-commerce

Assistant Buyer - Games

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Montreal, QC, Canada
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
  • Good knowledge of Excel.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment with teamwork and versatility.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in product procurement according to branch needs.
  • Ensure optimal distribution of products across the store network.
  • Support buyers in monitoring purchasing conditions and contribute to supply chain efficiency.
  • Manage communications with suppliers.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams, including operations, marketing, and purchasing.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in retail and knowledge of board games are assets.

About the company

Renaud-Bray is a bookstore chain that operates 33 stores in Quebec, runs an online shop, and manages two distribution centers, forming the largest Francophone bookstore network in North America. Customers access products through both physical locations and the e-commerce platform, with orders fulfilled from distribution centers to stores or directly to customers. The company differentiates itself by its focus on French-language books and a broad omnichannel presence, offering job opportunities across warehouses, stores, and the head office. Its goal is to sustain rapid growth while providing a dynamic, career‑friendly environment and expanding its reach for passionate readers.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1965

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What believers are saying

  • DeSerres expands Renaud-Bray beyond books into higher-frequency creative consumables.
  • Place Ste-Foy rebranding from Archambault to Renaud-Bray strengthens local Quebec City share.
  • The 2024 acquisition gives cross-selling leverage across books, art, framing, and stationery.

What critics are saying

  • CBC reported Laurier Québec closed May 2, 2026 after an 18-month strike.
  • Quebec tribunals ruled bad-faith bargaining, union interference, and strikebreaking against Renaud-Bray.
  • Amazon, Indigo, and shrinking mall traffic pressure the physical-store model every quarter.

What makes Renaud-Bray unique

  • Renaud-Bray bought DeSerres in 2024, adding 28 stores and art supplies.
  • It dominates Quebec French-language books with Archambault and Paragraphe under Blaise Renaud.
  • Its omnichannel cultural retail footprint spans books, music, art supplies, and stationery.

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Health Insurance

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Disability Insurance

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Company News

Newswire
Oct 1st, 2024
RENAUD-BRAY GROUP ACQUIRES DESERRES

/CNW/ - The Renaud-Bray group, the undisputed leader in the book and cultural recreation sector, is proud to announce its acquisition of DeSerres, a...