Barnes & Noble Opens Tucson, Arizona Store; Changing America's Concept of the Neighborhood Bookstore.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 1997-- Store to Open on November 19, 1997 at 5130 East Broadway Barnes & Noble, Inc., the nation's largest bookseller, expands its commitment to Tucson book buyers with the opening of its new store at 5130 East Broadway on November 19. Transforming America's concept of the neighborhood bookstore, Barnes & Noble superstores This is a list of superstores by country. Multi-national
A portion of the Tucson store's Friends & Family Night sales will benefit First Book, a national non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. dedicated to distributing books to children who, for economic and other reasons, have little or no access to books. In partnership with the local First Book Chapter, Barnes & Noble will host a book party at a later date where children from Nash Elementary School elementary school: see school. will visit the store to choose a book of their very own. Barnes & Noble's authoritative selection of more than 175,000 titles offers customers an extensive choice on every imaginable i·mag·i·na·ble adj. Conceivable in the imagination: imaginable exploits. i·mag subject. Whether a customer is interested in looking at the classics or cooking, archeology or business, current fiction or world history, they'll find a larger selection than they've ever seen before. The 27,000 square foot store combines this unparalleled selection with experienced booksellers and innovations in ambiance am·bi·ance also am·bi·ence n. The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: "The noir ambience is dominated by low-key lighting . . . and service, creating a place where customers will feel comfortable spending their leisure time. The store's staff of approximately 65 knowledgeable book lovers from the Tucson community, will ensure that the store's title selection reflects the community's tastes and interests. The scope of the store's overall selection includes works from more than 10,000 publishers, including small independent publishers and university presses. In addition, customers will be introduced to the works of first time novelists through Barnes & Noble's Discover Great New Writers program. This dedicated section represents the company's commitment to supporting the works of newly published novelists, showcasing more than 100 titles each year. "Bookselling is a local business," said Steve Riggio, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Barnes & Noble, Inc. "Barnes & Noble operates under the philosophy that each store is unique to its community. While some 50,000 titles are common to all of our stores, the balance is carefully crafted so that each store reflects the lifestyles and interests of its customers. Before a store opens, our buyers spend considerable time studying the community and its local publishers and authors. After the store opens, our store manager has the responsibility to further adjust the selection to meet their customers' needs." With an ongoing events program, Barnes & Noble superstores are often seen as community centers. The Tucson staff is busy at work creating a schedule of events to interest a wide range of customers. From children's story hours to author signings, the store will feature events to pique the interest of every member of the family. The store will also feature a Barnes & Noble cafe which will serve Starbucks coffee, cappuccino cap·puc·ci·no n. pl. cap·puc·ci·nos Espresso coffee mixed or topped with steamed milk or cream. [Italian, , espresso and the full-leaf teas of The Republic of Tea in a classic bistro setting. Cold drinks will also be available, as well as a variety of reasonably priced dessert items. The music department stocks over 20,000 different CDs and cassettes, with especially comprehensive selections in classical music, opera, jazz and blues. "Our music selection is geared to our bookstore customers. We sell more Mozart than Madonna, more Beethoven than Boyz II Men Boyz II Men is an American R&B/soul singing group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1988 as a quintet which originally included Marc Nelson, Boyz II Men found fame as a quartet, with members Nathan Morris, Michael McCary, Shawn Stockman, and Wanya Morris, on Motown ," said Riggio. The department features the Muze electronic music catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. , a touch-sensitive customer kiosk that features information on the actual location of CDs in the store. Listening stations A listening station is a facility established to monitor radio and microwave signals and analyse their content to secure information and intelligence for use by the security and diplomatic community and others. will also be available for customers to preview selected CDs. Barnes & Noble's expansive children's department is a wonderland Wonderland See also Heaven, Paradise, Utopia. Annwn land of joy and beauty without disease or death. [Welsh Lit.: Mabinogion] Atlantis fabulous and prosperous island; legendarily in Atlantic Ocean. [Gk. Myth. highlighted by a selection of unforgettable characters of children's literature children's literature, writing whose primary audience is children. See also children's book illustration. The Beginnings of Children's Literature The earliest of what came to be regarded as children's literature was first meant for adults. . The department features more than 15,000 titles including all Newbery and Caldecott Award winning titles, as well as time-honored classics and new arrivals. Two children's event areas, including Winnie-the-Pooh's Enchanted Forest In literature, an enchanted forest is a forest under, or containing, enchantments. Such forests are described in the oldest folklore from regions where forests are common, and occur throughout the centuries to modern works of fantasy. , are dedicated to story hours, performances and special author appearances. "We're more than a bookstore -- we're really a meeting place for the Tucson community," said Elaine Fink fink Slang n. 1. A contemptible person. 2. An informer. 3. A hired strikebreaker. intr.v. finked, fink·ing, finks 1. To inform against another person. , store manager for the new Tucson Barnes & Noble. "Barnes & Noble is dedicated to providing our customers with great service and the best selection in an interesting and welcoming environment. When we combine that with our calendar of free and exciting events, I'm confident that we will satisfy the needs of the community." The new Tucson Barnes & Noble will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., every day. Barnes & Noble is the originator and premier operator of book superstores in America. Its flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York has been widely recognized as the most authoritative bookstore in the country, and perhaps, the world. Since 1965, the company has been owned and operated exclusively by booksellers. Len Riggio, later joined by his brother Steve, built the business from this location into what is now the nation's largest bookseller. The company takes pride in the experience of its long-standing management team and hundreds of booksellers who have been with the company for many years. Barnes & Noble, Inc., the nation's largest bookseller, operates 469 "super"stores and 556 B. Dalton bookstores. Barnes & Noble stores offer an authoritative selection of more than 175,000 titles from more than 10,000 publishers with an emphasis on small, independent publishers and university presses. The company publishes books under the Barnes & Noble imprint for exclusive sale through its retail stores and nationwide mail-order catalogs. The company recently launched its World Wide Web site, operating the "World's largest bookseller online," at BarnesandNoble.com and is the exclusive bookseller on America Online's Marketplace. -0- General financial information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be obtained via the Internet by visiting the company's investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. website: http://www.shareholder.com/bks/. CONTACT: Barnes & Noble, Inc., New York Jennifer Wolfertz, 212/633-3389 or Rachel McLeod, 212/633-4062 |
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