Barnes & Noble Statistics and Facts for 2024

Last Updated on: December 13th, 2024



Here are a few of the most interesting Barnes & Noble statistics and facts I was able to dig up including store count, revenue totals and employee counts. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.



Barnes & Noble Facts

Here is pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about Barnes & Noble.

  • Website: Official Website
  • Year Founded: 1886
  • Headquarters: New York, NY
  • Founder(s): Charles M. Barnes, William Barnes, G. Clifford Noble and Leonard Riggio
  • Current Chief Executive: James Daunt
  • Parent Company: Elliott Management Corporation

Barnes & Noble Statistics store count and Facts 2024

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is a leading American bookseller and a cultural hub for book lovers across the United States. Founded in 1886, the company operates a nationwide network of retail bookstores and an online store, offering a wide selection of books, eBooks, magazines, toys, games, music, movies, and more.

Known for its inviting store layout, Barnes & Noble creates a unique shopping experience with comfortable seating areas and in-store Starbucks cafés, making it a popular destination for readers and families. The chain also hosts author events, book signings, and community gatherings, fostering a love for literature.

Barnes & Noble is the exclusive retailer of the Nook eReader and its associated digital content. The company emphasizes innovation by blending traditional bookselling with modern digital trends. After being acquired by Elliott Management Corporation in 2019, Barnes & Noble continues to adapt, remaining a cornerstone in the literary world.

Barnes & Noble Store Count

Number of Barnes & Noble stores:

600 stores (2023)


Barnes & Noble Employee Count

Nothing just yet. Be sure to check back soon as we update all company stats if/when they are released publicly.


Barnes & Noble Revenue Totals

Nothing just yet. Be sure to check back soon as we update all company stats if/when they are released publicly.


Additional Barnes & Noble Statistics

Average number books sold annually by Barnes & Noble:

190 million books (2023)


Number of magazines sold at Barnes & Noble:

3,000 magazines (2023)


Number of newspapers sold at Barnes & Noble:

400 newspapers (2023)


Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. A few of these Barnes & Noble statistics come from their own reports, but some are based on news reports and not official company tallies. No information contained on DMR should be relied upon to make investment decisions. Basically, this is the best I can find and I don’t guarantee anything to be 100%.


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