1977-1999: the long journey of ESP which in 1983 becomes part of the world of Coops
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 purchases an initial stake, which gradually increases over time, equal to 53% of ESP’s share capital. 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 the hypermarket entrusted to Coop Adriatica and the shopping mall managed by Gescom: a relationship which will endure over time.




