In a seismic shift for the book trade, Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Barnes & Noble in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $683m (£537m), including the assumption of debt. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-09 06:45:26 UTC ]
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Jaime Carey, the long-time B&N executive who was named head of the development and restaurant group in June, will leave the company in February after B&N determined he would no longer have his current duties. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With the election over, the chain expects sales to pick up as the holiday gift-giving season approaches. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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American bookselling chain Barnes & Noble has appointed Demos Parneros to the role of chief operating officer, effective immediately. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After a slow start to the fiscal year, Riggio, who returned as Barnes & Noble's CEO after last month's ouster of Ron Boire, has plans to improve the bookseller's bottom line. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shares in the US books chain Barnes & Noble tumble after the firm sacks its chief executive for not being a "good fit" with the company. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2016-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amid struggles to find profitability, Barnes & Noble, the country's largest physical book retailer, has fired its CEO, Ron Boire. The former head of Sears Canada was brought on by B&N in July 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Revenue at the college store operator rose 1.7% in fiscal 2016, but restructuring charges tied to outsourcing its digital education platform led to a decline in earnings. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New stores with cafés that serve beer and wine are part of the chain’s plans to boost its bottom line. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookselling chain Barnes and Noble held its first annual Teen Book Festival at locations across the country from June 10–12. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The retiring B&N chairman reflects on his years in the bookselling business, and the big changes that have reshaped the chain in the past decade. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Len Riggio, who built Barnes & Noble from a single store into the country's largest bricks-and-mortar bookseller, will retire after the company's September annual meeting. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble ceded another battle in the ongoing war with Amazon over digital hearts and minds.The company will end the dedicated Nook app and video store on March 15, which was where you could purchase content for Nook-branded hardware, according to a report in diginomica.Nook digital... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2016-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes and Noble has decided to lay down its arms and stop competing with Amazon for ebook and e-reader sales in the UK. The bookstore operator has announced it will stop selling digital content, including fiction and non-fiction, magazines and video... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2016-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Publishers Weekly Stock Index fell 3.6% overall, with declining share prices for Amazon and News Corp. offsetting gains elsewhere. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes and Noble has revealed plans to launch a new "prototype" store later this year, a US conference has heard. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For literary lovers, there's not much more exciting than browsing a well-stocked bookstore. But one Barnes & Noble location might be trying to make book shopping even more fun by adding alcohol to the equation. A Barnes & Noble store in New Hartford, N.Y., has applied for a beer and wine... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-12-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reading a book on a traditional tablet, such as the iPad, is a passable experience. However, a dedicated reader with an e-ink display is much superior for reading. Not only is it more comfortable for your eyes, but it works better in the sun too. Not to mention the super-long battery life. While... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2015-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Total revenue at Barnes & Noble fell 1.5% in the first quarter ended August 1, 2015, to $1.2 billion, compared to last year’s first period and the net loss increased to $34.9 million from $28.4 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paper books are archaic -- e-readers and tablets are the proper way to read nowadays. They are more convenient for traveling, helpful for nighttime reading, and most importantly, don't take up room. Both public and in-home libraries are a waste of space. Today, Barnes and Noble announces its... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2015-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ronald Boire, a man with plenty of electronics experience, is taking over as CEO of Barnes & Noble, as the bookseller spins off its education division. The post Barnes & Noble Looks to New Leader to Save NOOK appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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