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Tommy_Carcetti

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5. No! The one chain store I actually ENJOY going to.

Reply to onehandle (Original post)

Mon Jan 28, 2013, 11:39 AM

Jan 2013

Meanwhile my Nook that I was given for Christmas collects dust.

I know there are some people claiming karma for the big chain store running off the tiny little bookstores, but B&N truly is the best place for me to go on my lunch break. The tiny stores just couldn't offer me the same ambieance.

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Barnes & Noble plans to reduce outlets over the decade by 33% [View all] onehandle Jan 2013 OP

After killing off the indy book market, they will now kill off themselves. AllyCat Jan 2013 #1

indeed. Warren Stupidity Jan 2013 #10

Didn't Microsoft buy them or buy into them? Renew Deal Jan 2013 #2

Betcha it will take 'em less than ten yrs. Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #3

I hope they keep their online store! ginnyinWI Jan 2013 #4

No! The one chain store I actually ENJOY going to. Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2013 #5

I try to avoid chain stores, but I actually hold a soft spot for the megabookstores.... marmar Jan 2013 #6

"In 10 years we'll have 450 to 500 stores". Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #7

Wouldnt surprise me and to be honest I dont blame them. cstanleytech Jan 2013 #8

I wonder about that. sofa king Jan 2013 #9

They arent "killing the company" though. cstanleytech Jan 2013 #12

1/3rd or 33% seems to be the magic number companies always reduce by liberal N proud Jan 2013 #11