Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt on the Bookstore Renaissance
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Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt discusses the company's resurgence and potential for going public again, highlighting its position as the largest retail bookseller in the US with 600 stores and a strong online presence.
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Barnes & Noble is the largest retail bookseller in the United States. The company has approximately 600 bookstores across the United States, as well as its online bookstore at BN.com, the NOOK Digital business, which offers both eBooks and an audio book subscriptions service, the SparkNotes educational service, and stationery and gift retailer Paper Source. James Daunt serves as the CEO of Barnes & Noble. He discusses his stewardship and rejuvenation of the popular chain, as well as whether the Elliott Advisors-owned company might once again go public. James speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 10, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.