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X3iE	01-28-2013 04:18 PM

Barnes & Noble plans more store closings

http://online.wsj.com/article/AP8b89...109b27a8a.html

http://www.latimes.com/business/mone...,5751045.story

NEW YORK — Barnes & Noble reportedly plans to continue to shrink its store base.

The head of Barnes & Noble's retail group, Mitchel Klipper, says in an interview published Monday in The Wall Street Journal that the company will have 450 to 500 stores in a decade. That's down from about 689 currently.

Klipper said the chain plans to close about 20 stores a year over the period.

Barnes & Noble is the largest traditional U.S. bookstore operator. But it has been facing tough competition from online retailers and discounters. It has been focusing on its Nook tablet and e-book business for growth.

MusculosoBarbaro

01-28-2013 10:33 PM

Re: Barnes & Noble plans more store closings

good. every time i've ever been in one the employees are total d-bags, plus their prices are sky-high.

TasteOfVenom

01-28-2013 10:36 PM

Re: Barnes & Noble plans more store closings

I don't know why the nook is so popular, it's crap in comparison to the kindle.

BrownCow

01-29-2013 12:18 PM

Re: Barnes & Noble plans more store closings

Quote:

Originally Posted by TasteOfVenom (Post 13292217)

I don't know why the nook is so popular, it's crap in comparison to the kindle.

Its cheap! Although the Kindle in the UK is only about £30 more expensive than the Nook now so.

alejbr4

01-29-2013 12:20 PM

Re: Barnes & Noble plans more store closings

over priced and snobby employees with a weak selection...good

TaylorFitz

01-29-2013 01:23 PM

Re: Barnes & Noble plans more store closings

Quote:

Originally Posted by MusculosoBarbaro (Post 13292089)

good. every time i've ever been in one the employees are total d-bags, plus their prices are sky-high.

They just sell books at cover price.

I hope they don't go under or I will be forced to rely exclusively on buying books online or small book stores with a much smaller selection. Granted I have a Kindle but I do like the experience of going to a book store or a library and browsing for while before I buy something.

TasteOfVenom

01-29-2013 01:55 PM

Re: Barnes & Noble plans more store closings

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrownCow (Post 13314201)

Its cheap! Although the Kindle in the UK is only about £30 more expensive than the Nook now so.

Maybe cheap but highly agitating.

cy18	01-29-2013 07:31 PM

Re: Barnes & Noble plans more store closings

This will continue.

BruiserKC

01-29-2013 09:00 PM

Re: Barnes & Noble plans more store closings

I'm oldschool, but I enjoy actually having a book in my hands some nights when I just want to chill out in my recliner with a cold one. Doing it on a Kindle just ain't the same.

MillionDollarProns

01-30-2013 12:03 AM

Re: Barnes & Noble plans more store closings

They're cool places to go, but their prices just can't beat the internet

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