BKS: Stock Quote & Summary Data

 Company Description (as filed with the SEC)

Barnes & Noble, Inc. (Barnes & Noble or the Company), the nation’s largest bookseller,1 is a leading content, commerce and technology company providing customers easy and convenient access to books, magazines, newspapers and other content across its multi-channel distribution platform. As of April 30, 2011, the Company operated 1,341 bookstores in 50 states, including 636 bookstores on college campuses, and one of the Web’s largest eCommerce sites, which includes the development of digital content products and software. Given the dynamic nature of the book industry, the challenges faced by traditional booksellers, and the robust innovation pipeline fueling new opportunities in hardware, software and content creation and delivery, Barnes & Noble is utilizing the strength of its retail footprint to bolster its leadership and fuel sales growth across multiple channels. Of the 1,341 bookstores, 705 operate primarily under the Barnes & Noble Booksellers trade name.  ... More ...