While total sales have fallen slightly since the outbreak of the new coronavirus at Barnes & Noble, company CEO James Daunt is confident the bookstore chain can continue to be a profitable venture with one provision—that it is allowed to keep its stores open. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
Half Price Books became the largest U.S. bookstore chain to close its doors as a result of the pandemic. The company, which has 126 stores in 17 states, said there would be no layoffs among its 3,000 employees. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
A quick update on the tumultuous recent history of Barnes and Noble, and where the bookstore chain might be headed under new ownership. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-08-27 10:33:29 UTC ]
The Tokyo-based bookstore chain is announcing a second venue in the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai store having opened in 2008. The post Japan’s Kinokuniya Announces 33rd Overseas Bookstore in Abu Dhabi appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-07-16 05:30:52 UTC ]
The international bookstore chain adds seven stores run directly by Kinokuniya after the company merges with its US gift and stationery subsidiary chain. The post Japan’s Kinokuniya Merges Its US Stores With Its Stationery Subsidiary appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-07-10 02:09:35 UTC ]
Expanding its partnership with Book Aid International during its 140th year, the Blackwell's bookstore chain is auctioning four signed editions. The post Book Aid International Benefits from Blackwell’s Auction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-07-08 05:30:25 UTC ]
A hedge fund wants to buy the bookstore chain for $683 million, including debt. Will the deal work? Experts from Wharton and elsewhere share their insights. Continue reading >> [ Source: Knowledge@Wharton | 2019-06-18 18:09:27 UTC ]
Answering the dominance of two bookstore chains' 400+ locations, Polish publishers create BookBook, their own chain, banking on 'the unique atmosphere of our bookstores.' The post Warsaw’s Publishers Mount Their Own Bookstore Chain in Poland appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers offered a measured response to news that the Lifeway Christian Stores chain will no longer carry "heaven tourism" books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Anderson family, which controls 58% of the stock of Books-A-Million, is offering $2.75 a share to acquire all the shares of the bookstore chain that it does not already own. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Barnes & Noble chairman Len Riggio sold 2 million of his shares in the bookstore chain on Tuesday for $13.81 a share. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Barnes & Noble CEO William Lynch resigned after the company reported disappointing fourth-quarter numbers. The bookstore chain also recently announced that it's seeking another company with which to produce the B&N Nook tablet devices. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Following a shaky fourth-quarter report, B&N announced that it would be partnering with another company to release its Nook tablet line, although the bookstore chain will continue to manufacture its e-readers. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Those clinging hopefully to the old Borders books gift cards stashed in their drawers or wallets are out of luck, a Manhattan federal judge ruled Wednesday.Those clinging hopefully to the old Borders books gift cards stashed in their drawers or wallets are out of luck, a Manhattan federal judge... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Barnes & Noble has undergone lots of changes since Len Riggio first took over the bookstore chain in 1965, and it is heading toward what could be its most dramatic makeover since Riggio bought the B. Dalton chain. Although it is far from certain what will happen, B&N is in the early... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2012-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Thu, 09/06/2011 - 09:19 Private equity firm Najafi Companies is reportedly in discussions to buy Borders in America. The Wall Street Journal said "people familiar with the matter" said the firm, which usually makes investments of $1bn or less, is in... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]