Resurgence of Barnes & Noble

[Anonymous]

Haven't been in a Barnes & Noble in ages. May have to check one out.

"Daunt has gotten attention for a strategy that delegates authority to local store managers, letting them choose what books to stock and to promote. No longer does the New York headquarters cut a check from a Big Five publisher to place the season’s hot new memoir on front tables nationwide. If you go to a Barnes & Noble in New England, you might find a section on shipwrecks right at the front of the store. A store in the Florida Panhandle will have shelf after shelf of Bibles. A store in Washington, D.C., has, well, a lot of books about Washington, D.C."

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Haven't been in a Barnes & Noble in ages. May have to check one out.

"Daunt has gotten attention for a strategy that delegates authority to local store managers, letting them choose what books to stock and to promote. No longer does the New York headquarters cut a check from a Big Five publisher to place the season’s hot new memoir on front tables nationwide. If you go to a Barnes & Noble in New England, you might find a section on shipwrecks right at the front of the store. A store in the Florida Panhandle will have shelf after shelf of Bibles. A store in Washington, D.C., has, well, a lot of books about Washington, D.C."

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I hadn’t been to a Barnes and Noble in years and then stopped in last December to pick up a specific book. I ended up spending several hours there and just loved it. Plan to visit more often.

[Anonymous]

I've always love B&N. I worked at one in college. It's a large, bookstore -- what is not to like?

I think here was a time when it was perceived as being the enemy of the local independent bookstore, but I think the industry has changed so much thanks to Amazon that it no longer breaks down alone that dichotomy. I still go to local bookstores a lot more often than Barnes & Noble, but I also go to B&N every few months because if I'm running errands somewhere with a giant bookstore, I'm going to wind up popping in that bookstore because I love books. I also often shop for Christmas gifts there because the one I go to happens to have a massive manga and sci-fi section and my spouse and kid love those. None of our local bookstores have those options.

[Anonymous]

I'm still mad about the Rockville B&N moving locations. I hate the new store. Rio is fine, but it's not a good as the original Rockville location.

[Anonymous]

I stopped in at the one in Stone Ridge in NoVA the other day because I was killing time. Ended up spending a couple of very enjoyable hours. Hadn't had that experience in years.

[Anonymous]

I'm so happy about this. I support local bookstores quite frequently ... but reading is hot ... seems like maybe there is room for everyone.

[Anonymous]

The B&N near Metro Center is solid. I prefer to buy from indies like P&P, but was impressed by the store selection.

[Anonymous]

They're scaling their typical footprint down, such as at Tysons. Less space dedicated to kids toys and music like in the olden days, and less cafe/seating area which doesn't pay the bills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm still mad about the Rockville B&N moving locations. I hate the new store. Rio is fine, but it's not a good as the original Rockville location.

I agree!!! I miss the old one.

I go to either the Rockville pike or Rio B& N once a month or so, though I don’t always buy something. Reading real books and supporting bookstores is important to me, so I make it happen. I also always buy a book when I am in an independent bookstore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've always love B&N. I worked at one in college. It's a large, bookstore -- what is not to like?

I think here was a time when it was perceived as being the enemy of the local independent bookstore, but I think the industry has changed so much thanks to Amazon that it no longer breaks down alone that dichotomy. I still go to local bookstores a lot more often than Barnes & Noble, but I also go to B&N every few months because if I'm running errands somewhere with a giant bookstore, I'm going to wind up popping in that bookstore because I love books. I also often shop for Christmas gifts there because the one I go to happens to have a massive manga and sci-fi section and my spouse and kid love those. None of our local bookstores have those options.

The prices

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm still mad about the Rockville B&N moving locations. I hate the new store. Rio is fine, but it's not a good as the original Rockville location.

Where did it move to? It's still showing as Congressional on their website.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm still mad about the Rockville B&N moving locations. I hate the new store. Rio is fine, but it's not a good as the original Rockville location.

Where did it move to? It's still showing as Congressional on their website.

That's the new 2020 location. It was a double decker store at Montrose Crossing, - where Burlington is now.

[Anonymous]

I don't believe the Florida panhandle has a Barnes & Noble, or any bookstores for that matter. I'll need proof.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm still mad about the Rockville B&N moving locations. I hate the new store. Rio is fine, but it's not a good as the original Rockville location.

Where did it move to? It's still showing as Congressional on their website.

That's the new 2020 location. It was a double decker store at Montrose Crossing, - where Burlington is now.

Ah OK I remember that location. I was thinking PP said they closed Congressional and only Rio is available. Thanks PP. Carry on!

[Anonymous]

I read a lot but I am surprised it's doing well. Books are so expensive. I go there often with dd and sometimes will buy a book for her (mostly new releases) but most of the time I take a pic of books I want to read and then get them from the library when I get home.