| Market Capitalization (Millions $) |
- |
| Shares
Outstanding (Millions) |
73 |
| Employees |
- |
| Revenues (TTM) (Millions $) |
3,553 |
| Net Income (TTM) (Millions $) |
4 |
| Cash Flow (TTM) (Millions $) |
-1 |
| Capital Exp. (TTM) (Millions $) |
114 |
Business Description
Barnes & Noble Inc. is the largest retail bookseller in the United States. The company operates 627 bookstores in 50 states, as well as an online store, www.barnesandnoble.com, through which it offers more than one million titles. The company is headquartered in New York City and has been in operation since 1886.
Barnes & Noble Inc. carries a wide range of products including books, magazines, newspapers, music, DVDs, gifts, and toys. The company also sells e-readers and tablets, such as NOOK devices, as well as offering digital content including e-books and audiobooks.
Barnes & Noble Inc. is divided into two main segments, Retail and NOOK. The Retail segment operates the company's brick-and-mortar stores and includes the BN.com website. The NOOK segment is responsible for designing and selling NOOK devices and related digital content, such as e-books and apps.
Barnes & Noble Inc. has faced challenges in recent years due to the rise of online retailers such as Amazon.com, which has created intense competition in the book retail market. As a result, the company has undergone a series of changes, including the closure of several underperforming stores and an increased focus on the NOOK product line.
Overall, Barnes & Noble Inc. is a household name in the American book retail market, and remains a popular choice among consumers for its wide selection of books and related products. However, its continued success will depend on its ability to adapt to changing market conditions and leverage its strengths to remain competitive in the evolving retail landscape.
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