Provider of educational products and services for higher education institutions.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. specializes in operating bookstores tailored for college and university campuses, as well as K-12 institutions throughout the United States. The company operates under three distinct segments: Retail, Wholesale, and Digital Student Solutions. Through its extensive network, Barnes & Noble Education offers a comprehensive range of educational materials including new and used print textbooks, digital textbooks, and publisher-hosted digital courseware. These products are available both physically and virtually through its bookstores and directly to students via Textbooks.com.
Innovative initiatives like the First Day and First Day Complete access programs provide students with immediate access to course materials, enhancing convenience and affordability. Barnes & Noble Education also offers BNC OER+, a turnkey solution for colleges and universities that integrates digital content such as videos, activities, and auto-graded practice assessments. Beyond textbooks, the company provides a wide array of general merchandise including collegiate and athletic apparel, school spirit products, lifestyle items, technology products, supplies, graduation products, and convenience items.
The company's operations extend to managing approximately 350 college bookstores, where it sources, sells, and distributes both new and used textbooks. It also offers hardware and software applications that facilitate inventory management and point-of-sale solutions. Additionally, Barnes & Noble Education provides direct-to-student subscription-based writing services and bartleby, a comprehensive subscription service offering textbook solutions, expert Q&A, and writing and tutoring services.
With a robust presence encompassing 805 physical college and university bookstores, 622 virtual bookstores, 8 True Spirit e-commerce websites, pop-up retail locations, customized cafes, and stand-alone convenience stores, Barnes & Noble Education continues to innovate in delivering educational resources and enhancing the student experience. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, the company remains committed to supporting academic success through its diverse range of educational products and services.