Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), a Fortune 500 company, is the world’s largest bookseller, operating 798 stores in 50 states (as of February 2, 2008).  According to the EquiTrend® Brand Study by Harris Interactive®, Barnes & Noble is the nation's top bookseller brand for the fourth year in a row. 

We pioneered the concept of the book superstore, combining vast inventory selection in books, music, DVD and magazines with comfortable ambiance.  Our cafés and local marketing programs have made our bookstores anchors in their communities and great places to spend leisure time.

The company’s website, Barnes & Noble.com, is a leading e-commerce destination, attracting millions of visitors each month and serving customers worldwide in over 200 countries. 

Barnes & Noble is also a leading book publisher.  Our series of Barnes & Noble Classics sold over 500,000 units in its first year of publication.  In January 2003, we acquired Sterling Publishing, a leading publisher of books for enthusiasts with over 5,000 active titles in the areas of how-to, reference, cooking, home design and health.

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