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Barnes & Noble to Open 60 New Stores in 2026

12/25/2025

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  • Barnes & Noble plans to open 60 new stores in 2026, signaling a turnaround after years of decline.
  • The locations include Ohio, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and California, with several openings before June.
  • Barnes & Noble attributes growth to empowering local booksellers.
  • It also reports strong sales in existing stores.
  • In 2025, Barnes & Noble opened over 60 new stores, surpassing total openings from 2009 to 2019.