Has Barnes & Noble turned the page?

Barnes & Noble’s sales have recovered as the chain orchestrates a turnaround focused on empowering store managers and capitalizes on a revival of interest in reading.

Sales were up three percent in 2021 versus pre-pandemic 2019 levels, led by a 14 percent jump in book sales, according to The New York Times.

James Daunt, CEO since August 2019, employed a similar game plan to revive Waterstones, Britain’s largest bookstore chain...
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RSK: Instill think online will grow more and more for purchases. Only 10% last year? Books are one thing you can easily buy on the internet. The stores may become the last mile distribution centers.