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7y agoBKSElliott Completes Acquisition of Barnes & NobleBusiness WireNEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS, “Barnes & Noble”) announced today the successful closing of its acquisition by funds advised by Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited (“Elliott” or the “Offeror”).
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Summer Kids’ Book Hangout®Business WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced this summer’s “Kids’ Book Hangout” in stores nationwide on August 10 at 2 PM. The popular seasonal event is a nationwide program for young readers ages eight to 12 to experience the joy of reading as they discover and talk about books while playing fun games and activities. The Kids’ ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Colson Whitehead’s The Nickel Boys as July 2019 National Book Club SelectionBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead as the July 2019 selection for the Barnes & Noble Book Club, a monthly book club designed to bring readers in communities across the country together to discuss the most compelling books. Barnes & Noble is selling a special, exclusive Book Club edi ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Celebrates Educators with Appreciation Days Just in Time for Going Back to SchoolBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, is celebrating educators with its longest-ever Back-to-School Educator Appreciation Days. This year’s extended timeline will kick off on July 20, with back-to-school discounts to celebrate educators every Saturday and Sunday until September 15. All stores nationwide and BN.com will feature special d ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Brings Back Popular Vinyl Weekend to Stores Nationwide, July 12 - 14Business WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced the return of its customer-favorite Vinyl Weekend event taking place Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 14 at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide and online at BN.com/Vinyl. This year, Barnes & Noble is celebrating Vinyl Weekend with a wide selection of exclusive vinyl records and inc ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Reports Fiscal 2019 Year-End Financial ResultsBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) today reported sales and earnings for its fiscal 2019 fourth quarter and full-year ended April 27, 2019.
7y agoBKSPut Down the Phone, Pick Up a Book: Most Readers Plan to Break the Electronics Habit and Focus on Reading This Summer, New Survey ShowsBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A large majority of American readers (80%) plan to put away their cell phones to focus on reading this summer, according to an independent survey of 1,500 reading adults commissioned by Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller. Of those expressing the desire to make reading a priority, many have vowed not to look at their phones for between ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Jennifer Weiner’s Mrs. Everything as June 2019 National Book Club SelectionBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner as the June 2019 selection for the Barnes & Noble Book Club, a monthly book club designed to bring readers in communities across the country together to discuss the most compelling books. Barnes & Noble is selling a special, exclusive Book Club edit ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Fiscal 2019 Year-End Earnings Release DateBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) today announced the Company will report fiscal 2019 fourth quarter and year-end earnings results on Wednesday, June 19, before the market opens. In light of today’s announcement that the Company is being acquired by Elliot, the Company will not host a conference call to discuss the results.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble to Be Acquired by Elliott, Owner of Waterstones, Bringing Together the Leading Booksellers in the US and the UKBusiness WireNEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS, “Barnes & Noble”) announces today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds advised by Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited (“Elliott”) for $6.50 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $683 million, including the assumption of debt.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Kicks Off Summer Reading with Hottest Books and Nationwide EventsBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, is kicking off summer reading with the hottest books, special offers, and nationwide events all summer long. The Company also announced its annual Summer Reading Program, giving kids in grades one through six a chance to earn a free book by reading 8 books and completing a reading journal. With its ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Receives Perfect Score on 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for Twelfth Consecutive YearBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced that it earned a perfect score of 100 percent for the twelfth consecutive year on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI is a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workpla ...
7y agoBKSHigh-Profile Events at Barnes & Noble in April with Melissa Etheridge, Melinda Gates, Gigi Gorgeous, T.D. Jakes, Tracy Morgan, And Many MoreBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced April’s prominent lineup of events, featuring bestselling authors, television stars, award-winning musicians and more. Fans can come to Barnes & Noble throughout April to meet MLB athlete Ron Darling, musician Melissa Etheridge, renowned pastor T.D. Jakes, actor and comedian Tracy Mo ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Educator Appreciation Days Every Saturday & Sunday in April to Celebrate Pre-K-12 Teachers & AdministratorsBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced the return of Educator Appreciation Days that will take place every Saturday and Sunday in April to celebrate pre-K-12 public, private and homeschool teachers and administrators. All Barnes & Noble stores nationwide and BN.com will feature special discounts* just for educators includ ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Appoints Joe Gorman as Executive Vice President, OperationsBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced the appointment of Joe Gorman as Executive Vice President, Operations. Mr. Gorman joins the Company from General Nutrition Centers (GNC) where he also served as Executive Vice President, Operations. He will report to Leonard Riggio, Executive Chairman of Barnes & Noble.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Declares Quarterly DividendBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on May 3, 2019 to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 5, 2019.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Appoints Carlo Pochintesta as Chief Information OfficerBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced the appointment of Carlo Pochintesta as Chief Information Officer. Mr. Pochintesta joins the Company today from Rag & Bone Holdings, LLC, where he also served as Chief Information Officer. He will report to Allen Lindstrom, Barnes & Noble’s Chief Financial Officer.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Reports Fiscal 2019 Third Quarter ResultsBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) today reported sales and earnings for its fiscal 2019 third quarter ended January 26, 2019.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Appoints Sasha Quinton Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, BookstoreBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced the appointment of Sasha Quinton as Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Bookstore. Ms. Quinton will report to Tim Mantel, Barnes & Noble’s Chief Merchandising Officer.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces the Winners of the 28th Annual Discover AwardsBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced that Paul Howarth’s Only Killers and Thieves (Harper), a timeless story of brothers, revenge, injustice and honor, and Kiese Laymon’s Heavy (Scribner), an unforgettable memoir of growing up with racial prejudice and violence both at home and in the culture at large, are the winners o ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Lisa See’s The Island of Sea Women as March 2019 National Book Club SelectionBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See as the March 2019 selection for the Barnes & Noble Book Club, a monthly book club designed to bring readers in communities across the country together to discuss the most compelling books. Barnes & Noble is selling a special Exclusive Book Club Edit ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Brings Back #bookhaul Blowout with Over 400 Books to Start Spring SeasonBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced its second #bookhaul Blowout, this time with even more select new releases, bestsellers, paperbacks, and kids’ favorites at 50% off to celebrate the coming of spring. Customers have six days to shop over 400 books in stores or online at BN.com, starting tomorrow, Wednesday, February ...
7y agoBKSStars Shine at Barnes & Noble in March with Karamo Brown, Kobe Bryant, Harlan Coben, Hoda Kotb, Lisa See, And Many MoreBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced March’s distinguished lineup of events, featuring bestselling authors, television stars, world-renowned athletes and more. Fans can come to Barnes & Noble throughout March to meet Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown, basketball legend Kobe Bryant, thriller writer Harlan Coben, Today Show host H ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Celebrates Teachers with Ninth Annual “My Favorite Teacher Contest”Business WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced the launch of the 2019 “Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest,” which provides high school students with the opportunity to share their appreciation for their teachers with their local communities. Now in its ninth year, the contest is launching on Valentine’s Day to give studen ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Fiscal 2019 Third Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call WebcastBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) today announced the Company will report fiscal 2019 third quarter earnings results on Thursday, March 7, before the market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, March 7, to review the Company’s financial results and operations.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces National My Cookie Story Contest Winner Jessica McGeheeBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced that military family wife and mother Jessica McGehee won the national My Cookie Story Contest held last December for her “Taste of Home Cookie Bar,” a cookie representing all the places her family has lived over the years. As the winner, McGehee will have a version of her cookie sold ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Tara Conklin’s The Last Romantics as February 2019 National Book Club SelectionBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin as the February 2019 selection for the Barnes & Noble Book Club, a monthly book club designed to bring readers in communities across the country together to discuss the most compelling books. Barnes & Noble will be selling a special Exclusive Book Cl ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Celebrates The LEGO® Movie 2 With Build Event at Stores Nationwide, February 23Business WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced a LEGO® build event at stores nationwide on Saturday, February 23, at 2 PM, to celebrate the new movie, The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part. Customers will have the opportunity to build and take home Emmet’s Dream House/Rescue Rocket, play activities, and get free giveaways, while sup ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Author Residency Book Tour with Bestselling Fantasy Writer Christopher PaoliniBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced that it will host fantasy writer Christopher Paolini for a 10-month author residency to celebrate his internationally bestselling Inheritance Cycle series, as well as his new collection of three stories set in the world of Alagaësia: The Fork, the Witch and the Worm. As part of this ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Finalists for the 28th Annual Discover AwardsBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced the six finalists for its prestigious 2018 Discover Awards.
7y agoBKSHigh-Profile Authors at Barnes & Noble in February: Chris Christie, Angie Thomas, Meg Wolitzer, and Many MoreBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced February’s notable lineup of events, featuring bestselling authors, actors and actresses, and political figures. Throughout February, fans can come to Barnes & Noble to meet Chris Christie, Gina Rodriguez, Angie Thomas, Henry Winkler, Meg Wolitzer, and many more big names.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Reports Holiday Sales ResultsBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) today reported comparable store sales increased 4.0% between Black Friday and New Year’s Day and 1.3% for the nine-week holiday period ending December 29, 2018, making the best comparable sales performance for the Company in several years. Our new advertising campaign and improved website contributed to the solid results, as did our buy o ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Customers Donate Approximately 1.2 Million Books to Children in Need Through Holiday Book DriveBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced that it collected approximately 1.2 million books during its 2018 Holiday Book Drive program. The books are being donated to more than 630 local charities across the country that provide services to children.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Marie Benedict’s The Only Woman in the Room as January 2019 National Book Club SelectionBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict as the January 2019 selection for the Barnes & Noble Book Club, a national book club designed to bring readers in communities across the country together to discuss some of the most compelling books being published. Due to its overwhelming ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Celebrates Pre K-12 Teachers & Administrators with Educator Appreciation Days Every Saturday & Sunday in JanuaryBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced the return of its Educator Appreciation Days every Saturday and Sunday in January to celebrate pre-K-12 public, private and homeschool educators and administrators. Starting Saturday, January 5, all stores and BN.com will feature special discounts*and offers such as 25 percent off mo ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Top New Year’s Books to Inspire Mindfulness and Healthy LivingBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced top book recommendations for intentional living, mindfulness, and peace in the New Year. From classic to contemporary reads and everything in between, Barnes & Noble has curated some of the most insightful titles for a wide range of readers to help them discover their best selves in 2 ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Offers Special Final Holiday Shopping Day DealsBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, will be offering special deals for the final days of holiday shopping on books, toys, and stocking stuffers, along with extended store hours and free expedited shipping for orders of $75 or more.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces the Best Books of 2018Business WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced the Best Books of 2018 as chosen by the Company's expert booksellers. The curated lists highlight books of interest to a wide range of readers, and include the year’s top books overall, as well as by category, including the best thriller and suspense books, history and current affair ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces 50% Off Select Books from December 6 Through the HolidaysBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced that over 100 books, including some of the year’s hottest gift books and new releases, will be 50% off starting today, December 6, and running in stores and online through Monday, December 24, and online at BN.com through Tuesday, December 25, while supplies last.*
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Declares Quarterly DividendBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on January 25, 2019 to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 4, 2019.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Top Gifts to Make the Holidays Special This SeasonBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced its top gifts for the 2018 holiday season. This year’s selection highlights exclusive products found only at Barnes & Noble, including a selection of cozy reading socks, holiday décor and accessories, gifts from Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Home, and much more, available in stores and onl ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces My Cookie Story Contest to Celebrate Customers’ Most Memorable Holiday Cookie Stories and RecipesBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced a special holiday cookie contest for customers to share their favorite cookie stories and recipes with Barnes & Noble and a panel of nationally-renowned chefs and bakers. To coincide with National Cookie Day today, Barnes & Noble kicked off the My Cookie Story Contest to give entrant ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces New NOOK® 7” Tablet Just in Time for Holiday ShoppingBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced a new NOOK 7” tablet with expanded storage to carry your virtual library, and an updated reading experience just in time for holiday shopping. This sleek and lightweight 7-inch tablet is Barnes & Noble’s most affordable NOOK device at just $49.99, and is on sale today in stores natio ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Storytime Pajama Party Featuring The Polar Express in Stores NationwideBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced the return of its customer-favorite Storytime Pajama Party featuring The Polar Express on Friday, December 7, at 7 p.m., at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide. The special Storytime Pajama Party will feature a reading of The Polar Express, fun, holiday-themed activities for children and ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble to Host Michelle Obama’s Only New York City Booksigning of BecomingBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced that it will host the only New York City booksigning of Michelle Obama’s national book tour on Friday, November 30, at 11:30 AM at its Union Square location (33 E 17th St). Wristbands will be given to the first 500 customers who buy Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming at the Union Squar ...
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces First-Ever Tokyo Comic Con Celebration with Exclusive Products and Special New York City Pop-Up ShopBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced its first-ever celebration of Tokyo Comic Con with exclusive products that customers can only get at Barnes & Noble or Tokyo Comic Con from November 30 to December 2, featuring hit characters including Batman and Sanrio’s Aggretsuko. Barnes & Noble will also host the first Aggretsuko ...
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7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Reports Fiscal 2019 Second Quarter Financial ResultsBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) today reported sales and earnings for its fiscal 2019 second quarter ended October 27, 2018.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Michelle Obama’s Becoming is Fastest-Selling Book of the YearBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced that Michelle Obama’s Becoming had the biggest first-week sales of any book this year, surpassing Fear for the most copies sold, as well as having the best first-week start of any adult book in over three years.
7y agoBKSBarnes & Noble Announces Biggest-Ever Offering of Signed Editions by Acclaimed Authors Just in Time for Black FridayBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced the return of its customer-favorite Black Friday Signed Editions program, with its largest-ever offering of autographed books by acclaimed authors to date. Starting on Black Friday, November 23, at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide, over 650,000 signed books will be on sale, while supp ...