Groupe NAP has acquired Le Comptoir du Livre, a French bookseller established in 1969. The company operates two logistics centers in Toulouse and Bordeaux and supplies books to over 2000 bookstores, newspaper vendors, and small and medium-sized shops across France. The acquisition, for an amount not disclosed, aims to improve access to a wide range of books and enhance supply chain efficiency for small retailers. Le Comptoir du Livre currently holds 50,000 different book titles and works with nearly a thousand publishers. Groupe NAP described the acquisition as a "new stage" in its development strategy, emphasizing its commitment to supporting local bookstores and the broader book industry. The company plans to maintain and expand Le Comptoir du Livre's existing expertise while improving book availability and continuing to support its long-standing clients through its Maison de la Presse and Point Plus brands. However, only 40% of the 1100 sales points currently offer book selections, partly due to supply challenges, according to Groupe NAP. Le Comptoir du Livre has faced financial challenges in recent years, reporting losses of 185,000 euros in 2024 and 62,000 euros in 2025. Its revenues have declined from 14 million euros in 2022 to 11.6 million euros in 2025. These difficulties were linked to the cancellation of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) project and the effects of a cyberattack in 2024. The company employs 40 people and 11 sales representatives, and operates two self-service warehouses totaling 3,000 square meters in Toulouse and Bordeaux. Groupe NAP, led by president and founder Arnaud Ayrolles, stated that the acquisition strengthens its ability to support customers and local retailers under its brand names. The company aims to maintain a network of local cultural shops that can meet the needs of readers across France. Meanwhile, the Syndicat de la librairie française (SLF), a professional association for French bookstores, and workers' unions have reported that annual mandatory negotiations for the bookstore sector are stalled. Unions including CGT, Force ouvrière, and SUD Culture Solidaires have called for intervention from the Direction générale du travail, a government agency responsible for labor issues. Many independent bookstores are struggling with closures and financial difficulties, while others are exploring new business models such as café-bookstores and community-focused initiatives to remain viable.