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Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest book retailer in the United States,[4][5] operating mainly through its Barnes & Noble Booksellers chain of bookstores headquartered at 122 5th Avenue in lower Fifth Avenue in Lower Manhattan, New York City.[6] Barnes & Noble also operated the chain of small B. Dalton Booksellers stores in malls until they announced the liquidation of the chain. The company is known for large, upscale retail outlets, many of which contain a café serving Starbucks Coffee, and for competitive discounting of bestsellers. Most stores also sell magazines, newspapers, DVDs, graphic novels, gifts, games, and music. Video games and related items were sold in the company's GameStop retail outlets until October 2004, when the division was spun off into an independent company. Barnes & Noble is also known for selling the Barnes & Noble Nook, as well as various incarnations of its mascot, a teddy bear named "Barnsie".
The company operates 717 stores (as of October 30, 2010) in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in addition to 637 college bookstores, which serve nearly 4 million students and 250,000 faculty members across the country.[7
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Barnes & Noble is the leader in the specialty retail category for customer satisfaction for the fourth year in a row, according to the 2010 American Customer Satisfaction Index.
For the third year in a row, Barnes & Noble earned the top rating of 100 percent in the 2010 Corporate Equality Index, an annual survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
Barnes & Noble Cafés pour approximately 60 million beverages, bake more than 6 million cookies and scones, and grill 3 million sandwiches annually.
Barnes & Noble is the second-largest retailer of magazines in America, carrying about 5,500 magazine titles and nearly 1,000 newspaper titles.
Between our stores and our online operations, Barnes & Noble sells approximately 300 million books per year.
Barnes & Noble sells more than 1 million unique book titles every year.
Bestsellers account for less than 5% of our sales, and more than 50,000 small publishers and university presses are a growing percentage of our business. We are committed to carrying a vast selection of titles from many publishers, large and small.
In July 2009, Barnes & Noble launched the world's largest eBookstore as part of its overall digital strategy.
In October 2009, Barnes & Noble introduced NOOK™, the world’s most advanced eBook Reader featuring the first color touchscreen for navigation, breakthrough LendMe™ technology to allow readers to lend eBooks, and free 3G wireless and Wi-Fi access to over one million eBooks, newspapers and magazines.
Our NOOK eBook Reader was named the Best New Gadget in TechCrunch’s 2009 “Crunchies Awards” – an honor previously bestowed upon the Apple iPhone and iPhone 3G in 2007 and 2008, respectively.
In October 2010, Barnes & Noble launched NOOK Color™, the first-ever Reader’s Tablet with a full-color touchscreen and wireless access.
NOOK Color was recognized as the “People’s Choice Award” winner at the Last Gadget Standing competition at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Barnes & Noble responds to approximately 4,000 customer service inquiries online and in our stores every day.
Barnes & Noble hosts close to 100,000 community events every yea
arnes & Noble has a fully operational multi-channel business – with retail locations from coast-to-coast and an online subsidiary, Barnes & Noble.com. In addition to innovations in retailing, Barnes & Noble has also expanded its approach to bookselling and the products it offers through its self-publishing program.
Retail Stores
Barnes & Noble stores average 25,000 square feet and carry up to 200,000 titles. Our stores feature the best service, depth of selection and comfortable settings, including lounge chairs and reading tables. Open seven days a week, the stores also carry wide selections of music, DVD/video titles and magazines.
Internet
Barnes & Noble’s online channel, Barnes & Noble.com, offers the largest in-stock selection of in-print book titles with access to approximately one million titles for immediate delivery, supplemented by more than 30 million listings from its nationwide network of out-of-print, rare and used book dealers. Barnes & Noble.com offers its customers fast delivery, easy and secure ordering, and rich editorial content.
Publishing
One of the most exciting developments has been the growth of our own publishing program, which offers books not found elsewhere at prices not matched anywhere. For example, the Barnes & Noble Classics line brings back great literary classics, some selling for as low as $3.95. The series, developed with children and the educational community in mind, has been an enormous success.
With the addition of Sterling Publishing, which the company acquired in January 2003, Barnes & Noble has publishing or distribution rights to nearly 10,000 titles. For 60 years, Sterling has been one of the world's leading publishers of non-fiction books. Sterling strives to publish high-quality books that educate, entertain and enrich the lives of our readers. Sterling has the reach of a major publisher with the passion and creativity of an independent press.
eBooks
In March 2009, Barnes & Noble acquired Fictionwise, a leader in the eBook marketplace. Headquartered in New Jersey, Fictionwise was founded in 2000 by Steve and Scott Pendergrast. In July 2009, Barnes & Noble launched the world's largest eBookstore as part of its overall digital strategy. In October 2009, Barnes & Noble introduced nook™, the world’s most advanced eBook Reader.
Barnes & Noble College Booksellers
In September 2009, Barnes & Noble, Inc. completed the acquisition of Barnes & Noble College Booksellers. This wholly owned subsidiary operates more than 600 college bookstores on college and university campuses in 50 states, serving nearly 4 million students and more than 250,000 faculty. As part of the transaction, Barnes & Noble, Inc., also acquired the Barnes & Noble trade name that had been owned by College and licensed to Inc.
The company operates 717 stores (as of October 30, 2010) in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in addition to 637 college bookstores, which serve nearly 4 million students and 250,000 faculty members across the country.[7
ooks
Customer Favorites
B&N Top 100
NY Times Bestsellers
Award Winners
Flying Off The Shelves
New Releases
Coming Soon
Recommended
B&N Exclusives
B&N Review
B&N Studio
Blogs & Forums
Subjects
Biography
Business
Cookbooks
Fiction
History
Medicine
Religion & Inspiration
Psychology
Science
Self-Improvement
See More
Departments
NOOK Books
Kids' Books
Teen Books
Bargain Books
The Paperback Store
B&N Classics
Rare & Collectible
Calendars
Audio & MP3 Books
B&N Marketplace
Professional & Technical Store
Textbooks
NOOK Books
NOOK
Newsstand
Teens
Kids
Toys & Games
Movies & TV
Music
Electronics
Home & Gifts
Gift Cards
Father's Day
Our Exclusive Summer Tote: Just $12.95 with Purchase
Screen Reader Link for Category Search
All Products
Books
NOOK Books
Movies & TV
Music
Kids' Books
Textbooks
Marketplace
Rare Books
Magazines
Calendars
Home & Gifts
Toys & Games
Video Games
Barnes & Noble is the leader in the specialty retail category for customer satisfaction for the fourth year in a row, according to the 2010 American Customer Satisfaction Index.
For the third year in a row, Barnes & Noble earned the top rating of 100 percent in the 2010 Corporate Equality Index, an annual survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
Barnes & Noble Cafés pour approximately 60 million beverages, bake more than 6 million cookies and scones, and grill 3 million sandwiches annually.
Barnes & Noble is the second-largest retailer of magazines in America, carrying about 5,500 magazine titles and nearly 1,000 newspaper titles.
Between our stores and our online operations, Barnes & Noble sells approximately 300 million books per year.
Barnes & Noble sells more than 1 million unique book titles every year.
Bestsellers account for less than 5% of our sales, and more than 50,000 small publishers and university presses are a growing percentage of our business. We are committed to carrying a vast selection of titles from many publishers, large and small.
In July 2009, Barnes & Noble launched the world's largest eBookstore as part of its overall digital strategy.
In October 2009, Barnes & Noble introduced NOOK™, the world’s most advanced eBook Reader featuring the first color touchscreen for navigation, breakthrough LendMe™ technology to allow readers to lend eBooks, and free 3G wireless and Wi-Fi access to over one million eBooks, newspapers and magazines.
Our NOOK eBook Reader was named the Best New Gadget in TechCrunch’s 2009 “Crunchies Awards” – an honor previously bestowed upon the Apple iPhone and iPhone 3G in 2007 and 2008, respectively.
In October 2010, Barnes & Noble launched NOOK Color™, the first-ever Reader’s Tablet with a full-color touchscreen and wireless access.
NOOK Color was recognized as the “People’s Choice Award” winner at the Last Gadget Standing competition at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Barnes & Noble responds to approximately 4,000 customer service inquiries online and in our stores every day.
Barnes & Noble hosts close to 100,000 community events every yea
arnes & Noble has a fully operational multi-channel business – with retail locations from coast-to-coast and an online subsidiary, Barnes & Noble.com. In addition to innovations in retailing, Barnes & Noble has also expanded its approach to bookselling and the products it offers through its self-publishing program.
Retail Stores
Barnes & Noble stores average 25,000 square feet and carry up to 200,000 titles. Our stores feature the best service, depth of selection and comfortable settings, including lounge chairs and reading tables. Open seven days a week, the stores also carry wide selections of music, DVD/video titles and magazines.
Internet
Barnes & Noble’s online channel, Barnes & Noble.com, offers the largest in-stock selection of in-print book titles with access to approximately one million titles for immediate delivery, supplemented by more than 30 million listings from its nationwide network of out-of-print, rare and used book dealers. Barnes & Noble.com offers its customers fast delivery, easy and secure ordering, and rich editorial content.
Publishing
One of the most exciting developments has been the growth of our own publishing program, which offers books not found elsewhere at prices not matched anywhere. For example, the Barnes & Noble Classics line brings back great literary classics, some selling for as low as $3.95. The series, developed with children and the educational community in mind, has been an enormous success.
With the addition of Sterling Publishing, which the company acquired in January 2003, Barnes & Noble has publishing or distribution rights to nearly 10,000 titles. For 60 years, Sterling has been one of the world's leading publishers of non-fiction books. Sterling strives to publish high-quality books that educate, entertain and enrich the lives of our readers. Sterling has the reach of a major publisher with the passion and creativity of an independent press.
eBooks
In March 2009, Barnes & Noble acquired Fictionwise, a leader in the eBook marketplace. Headquartered in New Jersey, Fictionwise was founded in 2000 by Steve and Scott Pendergrast. In July 2009, Barnes & Noble launched the world's largest eBookstore as part of its overall digital strategy. In October 2009, Barnes & Noble introduced nook™, the world’s most advanced eBook Reader.
Barnes & Noble College Booksellers
In September 2009, Barnes & Noble, Inc. completed the acquisition of Barnes & Noble College Booksellers. This wholly owned subsidiary operates more than 600 college bookstores on college and university campuses in 50 states, serving nearly 4 million students and more than 250,000 faculty. As part of the transaction, Barnes & Noble, Inc., also acquired the Barnes & Noble trade name that had been owned by College and licensed to Inc.