RETAIL CO-OP POLICY
Eligible Entities:
Independently owned and operated retail stores with a minimum of one and maximum of 15 separate physical stores open to the public in the US and/or Canada.
Prior-Year Co-Op:
Eligible entities may earn 5% of the prior calendar year’s total purchases, net of returns, of Apollo Publishers’s titles.
Event Co-Op:
Eligible entities may earn 10% of the net billing to support an in-store or virtual event, up to $200 per event.
Usage:
Co-op funds must be used for advertising or promotion of Apollo Publishers titles or author events, including ads in newsletters and brochures; in-store displays and promotions; ads on digital platforms, social media, and broadcast outlets; and other reasonable book advertising.
Submission:
Retailers that purchase from IPS must submit claims via the Ingram Co-Op Portal; retailers that purchase direct from Apollo Publishers may submit claims via email to orders@apollopublishers.com.
Claims must include (1) the amount claimed, (2) a statement of current order or prior year billings, as appropriate, and (3) tear sheet, URL, invoice, or other proof of advertising or promotion.
Deadline:
Claims must be submitted within 30 days of the respective advertisement or event. Unclaimed earnings do not roll over to later years.
Policy Changes:
Terms and conditions are subject to change. All changes will be posted on this page.