All Brands Owned by Barnes & Noble, Inc.
Barnes & Noble, Inc. owns 1 brand in our database. Browse the complete portfolio of Barnes & Noble, Inc. subsidiaries and brands across various industries.
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private
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New York, New York, USA
Brand Portfolio
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About Barnes & Noble, Inc.
Who owns Barnes & Noble?
Barnes & Noble is owned by funds advised by Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited, the UK arm of Elliott Investment Management. Elliott acquired the company in August 2019 for approximately $683 million and took it private. Elliott also owns the British bookstore chain Waterstones.
Is Barnes & Noble publicly traded?
No. Barnes & Noble traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BKS from 1993 until August 2019, when it was acquired by Elliott and delisted. It now operates as a private company.
When was Barnes & Noble founded?
The company's roots trace to Charles M. Barnes's book business founded in 1886 in Wheaton, Illinois. The Barnes & Noble name dates to 1917, when William Barnes and G. Clifford Noble opened their New York City bookstore. Leonard Riggio acquired the company in 1971 and built it into a national chain.
Who founded Barnes & Noble?
Charles M. Barnes founded the original book business. His son William Barnes formed the Barnes & Noble partnership with G. Clifford Noble in 1917. Leonard Riggio is the architect of the modern national chain.
What is Barnes & Noble's market position?
It is the largest retail bookseller in the United States, with approximately 600 stores in all 50 states, and the only remaining national bookstore chain of scale. Its primary competitor is Amazon for overall book sales, along with thousands of independent bookstores.
Who makes NOOK devices?
Barnes & Noble owns the NOOK brand through its Nook Digital subsidiary. Current NOOK e-readers are manufactured by Netronix, and NOOK tablets are manufactured by Lenovo under a partnership arrangement.
Competitors to Barnes & Noble, Inc.
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Barnes & Noble, Inc. Brand Portfolio Overview
Barnes & Noble, Inc. maintains a diverse portfolio of 1 brands across multiple industries. This comprehensive brand portfolio demonstrates the company's market presence and strategic business units.
Brand Portfolio by Industry:
- Consumer Electronics: 1 brands
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