He pioneered the bookstore-as-superstore, a retail behemoth that dominated the industry before Amazon overtook it with its online reach. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-08-30 23:05:12 UTC ]
From upstart to Goliath to villain and back, Leonard Riggio's influence was unparalleled in the world of books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-08-27 20:30:32 UTC ]
Leonard Riggio, a brash, self-styled underdog who transformed the publishing industry by building Barnes & Noble into the country’s most powerful bookseller but later saw his company overtaken by the rise of Amazon Continue reading >> [ Source: ABC News | 2024-08-27 20:22:22 UTC ]
Barnes & Noble Inc., the struggling bookseller, reported "material weakness" in its accounting and restated three years of financial results. Investors seemed alarmed by more bad news from the unprofitable retailer whose chief executive stepped aside earlier this month and they bid down its... Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2013-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Just 12 hours after (already denied) rumors circulated that Barnes & Noble may ditch its Nook business, the company has had to make an announcement concerning its retail division. Thanks to SEC regulations, the company has had to 'fess up that majority shareholder and "founder*" Leonard... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2013-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]