OTHERS SAY: The bookstore comeback is good news for readers |
As winter settles in and daylight fades early, Americans long have turned to books for comfort, curiosity and company. The good news this holiday season is that the bookstores that make that habit possible are rebounding too.
Barnes & Noble is leading the charge, opening nearly 70 new stores this year, with plans to add another 60 in the new year.
"2025 has been a fantastic year for us," Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt told CNBC on Dec. 15. To be sure, not all Barnes & Noble locations are built alike, with some maintaining a smaller footprint wedged into strip........