Architecture
Art And Culture
Astronomy
Biography
Business Books
Cookery
Cinema
Crime and Police
Computer
Current Affairs
Dance
Drama
Education and Training
Engineering
Fiction
Foreign Language Study
General Knowledge
Geography
Geology
Health & Fitness
History
Humour
Indoor Games
Juvenile Fiction
Law / Legal Profession
Literature,Literary Studies

Landmark commenced its operations in 1987 with its first store in Chennai with a floor space of 5500 sq. ft. Landmark is the first large format book retailer in India. Landmark currently has 10 stores, ranging in size from 12,000 sq. ft. to 45,000 sq. ft, 3 in Chennai, 1 in Bangalore , 1 in Mumbai, 1 in Vadodara, 1 in Gurgaon, 1 in Pune, and 1 in Lucknow. Until 1996, Landmark was focused on books, stationery and greeting cards and then added music to its product portfolio and also started the trend of stocking curios, toys, music, CDs and other gift items. Category killers in all focus categories- Landmark's USP is the range and depth of its stocks. Landmark currently deals with the following product lines that cater to the needs of all age groups: -

Books

Landmark has the widest range of titles i.e. over 100,000 titles across different sections - bestsellers, business guides, fiction, biographies, computer science, engineering, literature, marketing, art, cinema, religion, graphic novels and many more.

Music

Landmark features an extensive selection of music in English, Hindi and other regional languages. Music categories include Indian classical, jazz, western classical, regional, Hindi, pop, rock, blues, country, nursery rhymes and assortment of music and movies in all forms from audio cassettes to CDs/DVDs.

Stationery

The product portfolio includes office utilities, diaries, files, folders, writing instruments, gift wrapping paper, table accessories, notepads, notebooks, annual planners etc. A separate section for kids stationery is also set up in larger stores.

Magazines

All English magazines published and available in India and abroad are available at every Landmark store.

Gifts

The Gift section caters to the need of all age groups and corporates.

Home store

The home store at Landmark stocks everything from candles, mats, crockery, bathroom accessories, lamps, furniture, wrought iron products, flowers, vases, photo frames to bedspreads, cushion covers, curtains, wall hangings, runners, table linen and more. Trendy jewellery, crystal, watches,sunglasses,luggage, perfumes and leather products are also available.

Toys

The Kids Zone in Landmark has an extensive range of toys followed by an entire section devoted to children's books.

The Landmark Experience: -
Landmark Service:

Everything at Landmark is focused at customer satisfaction maximization. Vast range, trained polite and courteous staff, and never saying no to customers is the aim of every Landmark store. The best customer order process, home delivery of books/music, and an efficient querying system are meant to satisfy every customer.

Quiz Programs:

Landmark organizes an Open Quiz program every year where over 1000 teams participate from all corners of the country. It is the largest open quiz programme in the country and has been successfully conducted in Chennai (for over 15 years), in Bangalore (3 years) and in Pune (last year). This year the quiz would be launched in Mumbai as well.

Loyalty Program:

Landmark introduced a loyalty program named 'The Fellowship' in December 2003 for its customers. The main objective of the program is to provide benefits to the member not just as individuals but as a family.

Program Sponsorship:

Landmark sponsors a number of programs related to products and services within the periphery of Landmark's business. A number of book launch events and music performance events are organized and hosted by Landmark.

Trent Limited acquired a 76% strategic interest in the largest, privately owned book and music retailer Landmark and its subsidiary firms for a consideration of Rs.103.6 crores. Established in 1998, Trent Ltd. is part of the Tata Group that operates the Westside chain of retail stores and Star Bazaar, a hypermarket providing a large assortment of products made available at the lowest prices.