Barnes and Noble has decided that international expansion is not apart of their plans going forward. The company has closed their Luxembourg offices and instead will focus exclusively on their two core markets, the United Kingdom and United States.Luxembourg houses the European head offices of many of the largest digital book sellers. The country has one of the lowest VAT … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Closes Luxembourg Offices
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When was the exact moment B&N Nook Started to Decline?
Barnes and Noble has been releasing dedicated e-readers and tablets since 2009. The nations largest bookseller has released 11 different devices and has experienced a gradual decline in hardware sales and e-books. This did not happen overnight and today we look at the exact moments in time when Nook users started to abandon the brand.Barnes and Noble was one of the first … [Read more...] about When was the exact moment B&N Nook Started to Decline?
Barnes and Noble Releases New Plastic Bags Featuring Classic Books
Barnes and Noble has been consistently lambasted by the media for losing ground in the e-reader wars and seeing diminished e-book sales due to Amazon. The Nations largest bookseller has closed many stores in the last few years as it tries to regain profitability. In order to help drive up sales the company has just released fancy new plastic bags.Barnes and Noble has … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Releases New Plastic Bags Featuring Classic Books
Barnes and Noble Remains Committed to Nook
Barnes and Noble remains steadfast in their commitment to selling e-readers and digital content. The company has publicly decreed that they have no intention of selling the brand and want to continue to capitalize on the bookstore chain to promote the hardware.The entire Nook enterprise has been a loss leader for Barnes and Noble and the company has lost over one billion … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Remains Committed to Nook
Barnes and Noble Nook Sales Down 62%
Barnes and Noble has just announced their 3rd quarter financial results and things like bleak for the Nook line of e-readers and tablets. Customers seem to have tremendous apathy for the booksellers modern portfolio.The NOOK segment (including digital content, devices and accessories) had revenues of $78 million for the quarter, decreasing 50.6% from a year ago. Device … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Sales Down 62%
Barnes and Noble Retail Boss Leaves the Company
Barnes and Noble has been experiencing a dramatic executive shuffle in the last few years.  Not only has the Nations largest bookseller replaced the CEO of the entire company, but the entire Nook division has seen every single key person leave. Today, B&N has announced that Mitchell Klipper, Chief Executive Officer of the Retail Group, will retire by May.  The Company said … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Retail Boss Leaves the Company
Barnes and Noble Nook Had Another Unprofitable Holiday Season
Barnes and Noble has just announced that their holiday sales for e-readers, tablets and e-Books did not meet expectations. Customers expressed trepidation about the booksellers new line of Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook  devices and did not purchase them in droves like B&N had hoped.The NOOK segment (including digital content, devices and accessories), had sales of $56 … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Had Another Unprofitable Holiday Season
Whats Next for B&N Nook in 2015?
Barnes and Noble tends to go through phases where they are total in stealth mode about whats happening in the Nook division. The last time they had anything to say was in November when they launched Nook Audiobooks and before that, they really hyped up the two Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook tablets. How are hardware sales doing and how many people are listening to audiobooks? Nobody … [Read more...] about Whats Next for B&N Nook in 2015?
Barnes and Noble Repurchases Nook Stock from Pearson
When Barnes and Noble started experiencing close to $1.2 billion in loses in their Nook Media division, they started to get companies to invest. Microsoft contributed $300 million and educational publisher Pearson kicked in $89 million. In early December the bookseller bought back their shares from Microsoft and today, B&N repurchased the 5% equity investment from Pearson … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Repurchases Nook Stock from Pearson
Barnes & Noble and Microsoft Suspend Nook Partnership
Barnes and Noble announced at a recent earnings call that they have ended their partnership with Microsoft. The nations largest bookseller will pay Microsoft $120 million in cash and stock.In 2012 Microsoft invested $300 million for a 17.6% stake in Barnes and Noble, to aid the ailing Nook division. The initial plan was to assist the bookseller in spinning off the Nook … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble and Microsoft Suspend Nook Partnership
Nook UK Launches Online Christmas Shop
Barnes and Noble has unveiled a new program for their United Kingdom online Nook bookstore. It primarily focuses on the curation and editorial aspect of book discovery, ensuring that you will find your next big great read quickly.The Nook Online Christmas Shop features curated book lists and great offers to help customers discover the best books for the Christmas season. … [Read more...] about Nook UK Launches Online Christmas Shop
Never got an Autograph from your Favorite Author? B&N Has you Covered
Serious readers have their favorite fiction or non-fiction authors and getting their autograph can be tremendously fulfilling. If you don't live in a major urban center the prospects of getting something signed is challenging to say the least. Barnes and Noble, the largest bookseller in the US is undertaking a massive new initiative this upcoming Black Friday, by offering over … [Read more...] about Never got an Autograph from your Favorite Author? B&N Has you Covered
B&N Nook Glowlight Now $99
The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight is the only e-Ink based reader the bookseller is currently marketing. It normally costs $119.99, but starting November 21st, it will be discounted to $99.99 and this price point seems to be locked in stone for the rest of the year.Barnes and Noble is also having a "Discovery Week" sale this weekend where lots of things are being … [Read more...] about B&N Nook Glowlight Now $99