How Barnes & Noble Went From Villain to Hero

To independent booksellers, the enormous chain was once a threat. Now it’s vital to their survival. And it’s doing well. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2022-04-15 09:00:20 UTC ]

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Indie Booksellers, Want to Go to the Turin Book Fair for Free?

Europa Editions and Other Press are holding a lottery to take three independent booksellers to the Turin International Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: February 2, 2017

A store in northern Maine wins a cash prize; college students petition for a Barnes & Noble; Houston gets a new Latino bookstore; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WI12: Indie Booksellers Talk Shop, Discussion of Diversity Dominates

The overall message coming out of Winter Institute is that independent bookselling is thriving, particularly in light of the decline in ebook sales, Barnes & Noble’s continuing stumbles, and growing opportunities for community engagement. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riggio Reaffirms Commitment to Bricks-and-Mortar

Despite weak holiday sales at Barnes & Noble, CEO Len Riggio said there are no plans to accelerate store closings and that he expects the retailer to be "store positive" in the fiscal year ending in April 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The adult coloring book fad may be over

Barnes & Noble Inc. posted its first decline in holiday sales in three years, hurt by a downturn in the coloring-book category, bringing another sign that the Christmas season wasn't kind to retailers. Same-store sales sank 9.1 percent for the nine-week holiday period, the New York-based... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones, Blackwell's and indies report Christmas sales rise

Waterstones, Blackwell’s, Stanfords and independent booksellers have all reported strong Christmas book sales, with titles such as Five on Brexit Island and the GCHQ Puzzle Book proving hits with customers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holiday Comp Sales Fell 9% at B&N

With store traffic failing to significantly improve after the election, Barnes & Noble's sales did not meet expectations over the holiday period. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Big Book Publishing Stories of 2016

The ouster of Barnes & Noble's CEO, the sale of Perseus, and Follett's purchase of Baker & Taylor were the big publishing stories of 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix Launches Video Previews: How The Company Landed On Its Biggest Redesign Ever

The streaming giant has replaced still photos with moving images to enhance user experience by (hopefully) cutting down on browsing time. The streaming giant has replaced still photos with moving images to enhance user experience by (hopefully) cutting down on browsing... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2016-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPS Ready for the Holidays

With its integration of the Perseus distribution companies completed, Ingram Publisher Services said that 98% of independent booksellers will receive their orders within three days. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BN.com Offers Cyber Monday Deals

Barnes & Noble is looking to boost holiday sales with an aggressive promotion online at BN.com today, starting with a 15% discount on the entire order. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: November 28, 2016

New bookstores opened in Alabama, Maine, New York, and Tennessee; a suspicious fire temporarily closes a Barnes & Noble in Arizona; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble Looks for a Sales Rebound

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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Indies First Returns on Saturday for Third Year

On November 26, independent booksellers around the country will be celebrating Indies First on Small Business Saturday with author events, flash storytimes, discounts, and cake to kick off the holiday selling season. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B&N Concept Store Opens In Eastchester

Barnes & Noble's first concept store, originally slated to open in October in Eastchester, N.Y., opened on Tuesday morning. The official grand opening is set for December 2. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More Independent Booksellers Are Getting Into the Publishing Business

Looking to boost their bottom lines, some indies are forgoing things like cafes and coffee bars to become full-fledged publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B&N Readies $49.99 Nook Tablet

As it tries to improve sales of digital content, Barnes & Noble has introduced its cheapest Nook yet, the Nook Tablet 7”, priced at $49.99. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B&N Concept Store to Open Nov. 22

After several changes on when its new concept store in Eastchester, N.Y. will open, Barnes & Noble has now set November 22 as the new date. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: November 11, 2016

A California bookseller tries to buy the store where he works; Barnes & Noble to open on Fifth Avenue--in Youngstown; a bookstore pops-up in the Bronx; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B&N Pays Boire $4.8 Million in Separation Agreement

Barnes & Noble has reached an agreement with its former CEO Ron Boire, who was abruptly fired in August, in which it will pay him nearly $5 million in exchange for his dropping all claims against the company. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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