After France’s second-largest book chain Chapitre announced their intention to sell all of their stores — or close any that remain unsold by next summer — the country’s publishers have been reluctant to supply it with stock, which only diminishes the value of those stores and accelerates the sale process for parent company Actissia (owned by Najafi Companies). The Bookseller picks up on an AFP report (in French) that says Hachette Livre, France’s largest publisher, is among those not shipping to the account. The company says in a statement, “The Virgin experience [Virgin Megastores in France went bankrupt earlier this […]
