Glénat Group has launched **Glénat Signature**, a new division focused on creating and publishing customized books for businesses, brands, and institutions. This initiative, led by Corinne Tran, who was recently appointed Director of Development and Delegated Editions, seeks to move beyond conventional delegated publishing by treating each project as a full editorial undertaking. From the initial concept to production and, where applicable, distribution, the division aims to deliver high-quality, tailored content. The structure combines the expertise of Glénat and Hugo Publishing, drawing on skills in comics, manga, graphic novels, fine books, children's books, sports, romance, and literature, as well as the creative talents of their authors and illustrators. Corinne Tran has extensive experience in media and publishing, having worked at major French advertising agencies and media groups before joining Editis in 2019. There, she created and led the "Partnerships and Editorial Development" department for seven years. She joined the Glénat Group on July 15, 2026, to oversee this new structure and build partnerships with companies, brands, and institutions. Other notable developments in the publishing industry include the appointment of Arnaud Labory as director of the press service of Albin Michel, and Hachette Livre's plan to reorganize its international governance starting in 2027, with David Shelley moving into a strategic advisory role. Éditions du Félin introduced a new collection called **Éclairage**, which features short books with independent chapters that can be read in any order. Meanwhile, the National Syndicate of Publishing (ANEL) renewed its board of administration for the 2026-2027 term, with Geneviève Pigeon continuing as president. The publishing industry also saw the introduction of a new salary grid for all employees, including two raises in the minimum wage from the previous year. Editis appointed Valentin Bouvet as director of operations, and the Spanish publisher Grupo Planeta is preparing to return to the French market with a new Paris-based imprint, **Éditions Planeta**, set to launch in 2027. Other developments include the 100th anniversary of Éditions Dangles, a controversy over the novel **C’était ça ou mourir** regarding the use of artificial intelligence, and the deaths of several notable figures in the industry, including Maggie Doyle, who directed foreign literature at Éditions Robert Laffont for over 20 years, and Jean Orizet, co-founder of Cherche Midi. Additionally, the French publisher of Ken Follett, Margaret Atwood, and John Banville has left, with Doyle's passing marking the end of an era. New initiatives in the industry include the **Windows on Christmas** project, a collection of 24 short stories with a philanthropic goal, and the release of **L’Histoire de Kullervo** by J.R.R. Tolkien in French for the first time. The first novel to win the Renaudot Prize in 1926 was reissued, and a new collection of LEGO books was announced by Ravensburger for distribution in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland starting in 2027. In international news, eight independent bookstores in the United States raised concerns about the potential impact of Trump's anti-terrorism policy on their operations. In Argentina, bookstores experienced a 41.5% drop in turnover. In Brazil, publishers and bookstores called for a state policy on books ahead of the presidential election, and in Russia, there were concerns that up to 70% of municipal funds could be removed from general access due to restrictions on certain books.