Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble is a Books concept with 720 stores in 716 shopping centers across 51 states. As of October 4, 2026 they opened 17 and closed 4 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of +13. Typical site: 16,000–16,000 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 50,396 with a median household income of $87,293 and a median age of 38. Similar brands: Indigo Books & Music, Books-A-Million, and Mardel.
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Portland, OR · Closed Q1 2026 · Detected Apr 29
San Bruno, CA · Closed Q1 2026 · Detected Apr 29
Farmington, CT · Closed Q1 2026 · Detected Apr 29
About Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble is the largest brick-and-mortar bookseller in the United States, operating 667 stores across all 50 states as of April 2025 . Under the leadership of CEO James Daunt and ownership by Elliott Advisors, the company has revitalized its retail strategy by empowering local store managers, curating selections tailored to community interests, and embracing smaller-format stores. This approach has led to a resurgence in physical book sales, bolstered by cultural trends like "BookTok" and a renewed consumer interest in experiential retail . Barnes & Noble stores often feature in-store cafés and host community events, reinforcing their role as social and cultural hubs.
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