Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer

Books

Books

Barnes & Noble to host Q1 2018 earnings results conference call on Thursday, September 7

NEW YORK, 2017-Aug-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) today (08/17/2017) announced the Company will report fiscal 2018 first quarter earnings results on Thursday, September 7, before the market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 7, to review the Company's financial results and operations. This call is being…

Read more

McDonald’s USA launches Happy Meal Books promotion to celebrate the joy of reading

Between 2013-2016, McDonald's USA distributed 54M books to kids with plans to distribute 20M more books during the upcoming promotion OAK BROOK, IL, 2017-Aug-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of National Literacy Month in September, McDonald's USA (NYSE: MCD)  is inviting families to celebrate the joy of reading with the launch of the latest Happy Meal…

Read more

Barnes & Noble launches “The B&N Podcast” featuring in-depth conversations with today’s most popular authors

New Podcast Features In-Depth Conversations with Today’s Most Popular Authors Including John Grisham, Paula Hawkins, Imbolo Mbue, Colson Whitehead, and More Podcast Available Today on BN.com, iTunes App Store and Stitcher New York, New York, 2017-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today (August 16,…

Read more

Barnes & Noble invites LEGO Fans to Join the LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox Building Event on Saturday, August 5

LEGO Fans 7 Years Old and Up Are Invited to Join the LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox Building Event by Helping Build Vernie, the Coolest New Robot You Can Code New York, New York, 2017-Aug-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today (July 31, 2017) announced the LEGO® BOOST…

Read more

Meijer adds back-to-school items to its home delivery service

Meijer adds back-to-school items to its home delivery service   Retailer adds classroom essentials to home delivery service and drops prices on 300 popular back-to-school items GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Jul-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is making it easier for parents to plan ahead for the coming school year. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer is adding key…

Read more

British Land supports National Literacy Trust’s Young Readers Programme for the sixth year

British Land supports National Literacy Trust's Young Readers Programme for the sixth year   London, 2017-Jul-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land has partnered with the National Literacy Trust for the sixth year to support its Young Readers Programme – an initiative which has helped more than 19,000 children under the age of 11 to read…

Read more

Asda appoints the world’s first ‘Sommeasier’ and created the ‘Sommeasier’s Guide to Wine’

Asda appoints the world’s first 'Sommeasier’ and created the ‘Sommeasier’s Guide to Wine’   Over a third of UK drinkers always stick to the same bottle of wine 15% of us spend less than 10 seconds picking a bottle as ‘wine fright’ takes over 42% find wine jargon confusing and misunderstand commonly…

Read more

Barnes & Noble announces the appointment of James Lampassi as VP, Real Estate Development

New York, NY, 2017-Jul-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today ( July 18, 2017) announced that James Lampassi has been named Vice President, Real Estate Development. Mr. Lampassi, whose appointment is effective July 31, will report directly to Demos Parneros, Chief Executive Officer. In his new role,…

Read more

Anne Frasier’s thriller, The Body Reader wins the International Thriller Writers’ 2017 Thriller Award for Best Paperback Original Novel

NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tonight (Jul. 15, 2017), Anne Frasier’s thriller, The Body Reader, was named the winner of the International Thriller Writers’ 2017 Thriller Award for Best Paperback Original Novel. Anne Frasier’s The Body Reader was published last summer by Thomas & Mercer, the mystery, thriller and true crime imprint of Amazon Publishing. The Thriller Awards…

Read more

Barnes & Noble welcomes Carl Hauch as Vice President of Stores

New York, NY, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today (July 10, 2017) announced that Carl Hauch has been named Vice President, Stores, effective immediately. In his new role, Mr. Hauch will be responsible for the entire retail store organization and profitable growth of the business,…

Read more

Barnes & Noble Founder and Chairman Leonard Riggio named Grand Marshal of the 73rd Columbus Day Parade

Barnes & Noble Chairman and Founder Creates Theme Entitled “A Celebration of Italian-American Authors” and Invites them to March Up Fifth Avenue NEW YORK, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today (July 10, 2017) that Leonard Riggio, the Founder and Chairman of Barnes & Noble, the world’s largest bookseller, has been…

Read more

Barnes & Noble announces the fourth annual Get Pop-Cultured campaign

Celebration of Pop Culture to Feature Exclusive Promotions, Offers and Giveaways Leading Up to a Special Cosplay Event at Select Stores New York, New York, 2017-Jun-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today ( June…

Read more

Amazon unveils its selections for Best Books of the Year So Far

Amazon Books Editorial team selects the best titles for every reader’s summer—from futuristic novels and small-town stories to page-turning memoirs SEATTLE, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today (Jun. 21, 2017) announced its selections for Best Books of the Year So Far, naming Arundhati Roy’s novel, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, the top…

Read more

Baltimore, MD, educator Laura Braly named national winner of 2017 Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest and “Teacher of the Year”

Baltimore, MD, Educator Receives Praise from Student, Awarded $10,000 to Share with Dulaney High School NEW YORK, 2017-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today (June 6, 2017) named Laura Braly from Dulaney High School in Baltimore,…

Read more

Barnes & Noble declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share

NEW YORK, 2017-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) today (06/07/2017 ) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on July 28, 2017, to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 7, 2017. About Barnes & Noble, Inc. Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS)…

Read more

Barnes & Noble to host FY 2017 fourth quarter and year-end earnings results on Thursday, June 22

NEW YORK, 2017-Jun-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) today (06/01/2017 ) announced the company will report fiscal 2017 fourth quarter and year-end earnings results on Thursday, June 22, before the market opens. The company will host an investor conference call at 10:00 AM eastern time on Thursday, June 22, to review the…

Read more

Barnes & Noble announces star-studded event lineup for the month of June

Fans Can Visit Barnes & Noble and Meet the Bestselling Authors They Love Including Famous Comedians, World-Champion Boxers, Well-Known YouTubers, Bestselling Authors and More  New York, New York, 2017-Jun-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today…

Read more

Amazon launches its 4th Annual Literary Award for Spanish-language books

The contest will award the best original Spanish-language work written by an independent author and published through Kindle Direct Publishing Select The winning book will have the opportunity to be published globally in Spanish by Amazon Publishing and Audible in digital, print and audio formats, and translated into English and published globally in all…

Read more

Amazon shares which books are being read and sold the most through its newly launched Amazon Charts

Amazon shares which books are being read and sold the most through its newly launched Amazon Charts   A reimagined bestseller list that shares how we read today SEATTLE, 2017-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (May 18, 2017) launched Amazon Charts, a reimagined weekly bestseller list that shares which books are being read the most and…

Read more

Barnes & Noble launches first of its kind summer reading campaign

Every Store Nationwide Refreshed with New Summer Signage and Displays Designed to Highlight the Summer’s Biggest Reads Available at Amazing Values  Popular Summer Reading Program for Kids Returns; Kids in Grades One Through Six Can Earn a Free Book  New York, NY, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail…

Read more

Rakuten Kobo introduces new updated version of the original crowd-pleasing waterproof eReader

Just in time for summer, Kobo empowers passionate readers to enjoy worry-free reading wherever they go. Toronto, ON, 2017-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Relaxing takes many forms, and many agree that reading is key, especially when it takes place near water whether in the bath, on the dock, by the pool, or at the beach. In…

Read more

Barnes & Noble announces star-studded event lineup for the month of May

Fans Can Visit Barnes & Noble and Meet the Bestselling Authors They Love Including Award-Winning Actors, World Champion Boxers, Famous YouTubers, and More  New York, New York, 2017-May-01 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today…

Read more

Amazon hosted Global Free Library event series in honor of World Book Day

Events around the world garnered more than 17,200 book donations and brought more than 7,400 participants together to share a love of reading, globally SEATTLE, 2017-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — In honor of World Book Day - a day dedicated to authors, illustrators and readers across the globe, celebrated annually on April 23 - Amazon…

Read more

Book release: The Whole Foods Diet: The Lifesaving Plan for Health and Longevity

CEO John Mackey co-authors book about health, wellness and benefits of unprocessed, plant-based eating; donates royalties from book sales to company’s nonprofit foundations AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Apr-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is proud to announce the release of co-founder and CEO John Mackey’s newest book, The Whole Foods Diet: The Lifesaving Plan for…

Read more

Barnes & Noble to host Spring Educator Appreciation Days, April 1-9

Special Events Include a Grant Writing Workshop, an Ozobot Evo Demonstration and a Summer Reading Program Overview & Teacher Kit Distribution Educators Can Enter to Win a $1,000 Barnes & Noble Gift Card New York, NY, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a…

Read more

Barnes & Noble celebrates Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast movie with fun activities for children

Stores Nationwide to Feature Fun Activities for Children Including a Storytime, Themed Activities, Sing-Along, and Special Giveaways NEW YORK, NY, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today (March 23, 2017) announced in collaboration with…

Read more

Barnes & Noble announces new stock repurchase program of up to $50 million of its common shares

NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) today (03/15/2017 ) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new stock repurchase program of up to $50 million of its common shares, to be utilized at the Company's discretion. Stock repurchases under this program may be made through open market…

Read more

Barnes & Noble to host in-store building event to conclude three-month-long celebration of The LEGO® Batman Movie

Final Event to Feature Fun Activities for Children Ages 5+ Including Building The LEGO®Batman Movie Batmobile “Speedwagon” and a Giveaway of Collectible Character Trading Cards Featuring DC Super Heroes and Super Villains New York, New York, 2017-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading…

Read more

The YA Book Prize 2017 Shortlists Ten Titles

London, 2017-Mar-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bookseller has announced the ten titles on the shortlist for THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2017. Three debut authors are up against heavyweights Malorie Blackman and Francesca Simon for the £2,000 prize, which will be awarded at a ceremony at Hay Festival on 1st June 2017. Former children’s laureate Blackman is…

Read more

EPR Retail News