Barnes and Noble has disclosed that this summer they saw a decline in book sales by 3%. The bookseller saw an increase in sales from adult hardcovers and saw a modest improvement on trade paper, kids, and young adult categories. Non-books increased 1.9%, led by toys and games growth, cafe and better gift results. Overall, B&N consolidated sales decreased $20 million or … [Read more...] about Book sales decreased by 3% at Barnes and Noble
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Here is the complete list of all the B&N Signed Editions for 2018
Every year Barnes and Noble announces their signed editions list, where authors autograph the book. Each store receives a handful of these books and there are 650,000 in total by 250 different authors. The titles span many genres and interests and will be available to purchase on Black Friday in all 600 retail locations. Starting November 24th select signed editions will also … [Read more...] about Here is the complete list of all the B&N Signed Editions for 2018
UK Bookstore WH Smith tried to buy Barnes and Noble
Barnes and Noble is putting the company up for sale and this spring they had a serious suiter to buy the entire company. WH Smith is one of the largest bookstore chains in the United Kingdom and they spent over 2 million dollars in a bid to snatch it up. The deal fell through and this has resulted in the firing of the CEO Demos Parneros, who B&N said in a defamation lawsuit … [Read more...] about UK Bookstore WH Smith tried to buy Barnes and Noble
Barnes and Noble is an utter and complete mess
Barnes and Noble is a company that needs to sell more books and generate meaningful revenue from their Nook division. Instead, they are mired in controversy with recently fired CEO Demos Parneros. Barnes and Noble CEO Demos Parneros was fired in July for breaking company policies and he did not receive any severance pay. The bookseller did not disclose at the time why he was … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is an utter and complete mess
Barnes and Noble getting serious about selling the company
Barnes and Noble formed a committee last month to explore selling the bookstore chain to multiple interested parties. Leonard Riggio the largest shareholder and founder of the company has committed to support and vote his shares in favor of any transaction recommended by the Special Committee. Today it looks like B&N is getting even more serious with the announcement that … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble getting serious about selling the company
BN Press Now Offers Pre-Orders, But Why?
Barnes & Noble is still clinging to life despite years-long rumors that almost every aspect of the business model is at death's door. With physical stores closing and the Nook constantly rumored to be on the chopping block, it's hard to know what to believe. So the recent announcement that B&N's Press (formerly Nook Press, the self-publishing wing of the company) is now … [Read more...] about BN Press Now Offers Pre-Orders, But Why?
Barnes and Noble to open new concept store that focuses on books
Barnes and Noble experimented with a few different prototype stores in the past few years. They focused on primarily adding a full restaurant experience where people can buy food and drinks and read their favorite book. This week they are opening up a new prototype store in Vernon Hills Chicago. The 17,400-square-foot store will feature oak bookshelves and wood grain tile … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble to open new concept store that focuses on books
Barnes and Noble is going to sell the company
Barnes and Noble has received multiple bidders to purchase the entire bookstore chain and the Nook. The bookseller said on Wednesday that they would form a launch a formal review process to evaluate its strategic options. A special committee of the board will lead the review. Leonard Riggio the largest shareholder has has committed to support and vote his shares in favor of … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is going to sell the company
Barnes and Noble Chief of Digital Fred Argir Retires
Barnes and Noble Chief of Digital Fred Argir has retired. He was initially hired by Jaime Carey who was the president of the development and restaurant group, and left in 2016. Fred was basically hired to cut costs in the Nook division. Under his watch the Nook App Store and Nook Videos was shuttered and software development was outsourced to an Indian firm. The Silicon Valley … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Chief of Digital Fred Argir Retires