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Barnes & Noble
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble

Late Stage Private

Barnes & Noble: America's largest book retailer with 592 stores nationwide.

HQ
New York City, NY, US
Founded
1886
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Barnes & Noble, founded in 1886 as Arthur Hinds & Company, is America's largest book retailer with 592 stores nationwide. Its core mission is to provide a wide range of books, educational products, and digital media. The company focuses on creating a community-oriented shopping experience for book lovers across the United States.

Barnes & Noble has achieved significant milestones, including being a Fortune 1000 company and operating the most retail outlets in the U.S. Notable figures include founders Charles M. Barnes, William Barnes, G. Clifford Noble, and Leonard Riggio. The flagship store is located in Union Square, Manhattan.

Barnes & Noble - Quick Facts

When was Barnes & Noble founded?

Barnes & Noble was founded in 1886.

Where is Barnes & Noble's headquarters located?

Barnes & Noble's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

When was Barnes & Noble's last funding round?

Barnes & Noble's most recent funding round was for $89.5M (USD) in December 2012.

How much has Barnes & Noble raised to-date?

As of Dec 29, 2012, Barnes & Noble has raised a total of $389.5M (USD).

How many employees does Barnes & Noble have?

Barnes & Noble has 24,000 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

Barnes & Noble - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Books
  • Ebooks
Tags
  • Retail
NAICS
  • 459200Book Retailers and News Dealers
  • 459210Book Retailers and News Dealers
  • 450000Retail Trade
  • 459000Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
SIC
  • 5940Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
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NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 459100Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers
  • 459140Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers
SIC
  • 5942Book Stores
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 5990Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 5736Musical Instrument Stores
  • 5999Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified