Barnes and Noble totally revised their online website last summer and it was riddled with errors close to six months after the launch. Users complained that the B&N online marketplace was not paying them for orders and the online Nook e-reading software was busted. There was also online documentation and help files that resolved to 404 links. Today, Barnes and Noble has … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Launches a New Website
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Man Steals $200,000 worth of books from Barnes and Noble
A man from New Jersey has been stealing books, comics and e-readers from Barnes and Noble for over seven years and selling the items on eBay. Authorities have proclaimed that during his crime spree he stole $200,000 worth of goods. In order to bypass the security scanners at the door, this man would carry a booster bag, which is a regular shopping bag typically lined with … [Read more...] about Man Steals $200,000 worth of books from Barnes and Noble
Should Indigo and Barnes & Noble Open Boutique Shops?
Barnes & Noble and Chapters/Indigo operate hundreds of bookstores all over Canada the United States. They tend to think big, large stores with multiple levels in order to provide enough books to keep people interested. The big box approach works for some people, but others want a smaller, more curated experience. Should these booksellers open a series of small boutique … [Read more...] about Should Indigo and Barnes & Noble Open Boutique Shops?
Barnes and Noble Nook Sales Fall 25% Over the Holidays
Barnes and Noble has just reported that their Nook sales have decreased 25.4% over the last nine weeks. The Nations largest bookseller has reported that e-book, e-reader and tablet sales amounted to $41.2 million. Digital content sales were $21.3 million and device and accessory sales were $19.9 million for the holiday period. I find it strange that year on year the … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Sales Fall 25% Over the Holidays
Barnes and Noble Signed Editions Available November 27th
Barnes and Noble unveiled a new program last year called Signed Editions. They got hundreds of bestselling authors to autograph their books and these titles were distributed evenly across all the B&N bookstores all over the US. This year, Barnes and Noble is bringing the program back with new authors and close to 500,000 books will have you favorite authors … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Signed Editions Available November 27th