“In quietness and confidence is your strength ...” (Isaiah 30:15).
The year 2023 was marked by several changes at the organisational level. After 14 years as France’s National Director, Hervé Lessous stepped down and took over as the European Regional Director for CLC. Ollivier Quéruel took over the general management of CLC France. There were also transitions within our board.
We have been blessed and encouraged by exceptional sales and a return of customers to bookstores. Publications played a major role in our sales, and it is an area that is being developed with the arrival of Denis Coutier at our headquarters and the purchase of the company, “Bible & Games”. We also praise the Lord for the various renovation projects happening within our bookshops, starting with Montpellier.
The Lord has given us a harmonious working environment with our team members, promoting mutual aid and team spirit despitethe various transitions. This made it possible to respond to customer orders within 24 hours, especially leading up to Christmas when we receive more than 2,000 orders per week.
Lastly, we had the pleasure of welcoming the mayor of Montélimar to our headquarters for a visit just two days before Christmas!