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‘The Goliath is Amazon’: after 100 years, Barnes & Noble wants to go back to its indie roots

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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A New Era for Barnes & Noble: Growth Amidst Challenges

This chapter explores Barnes & Noble's future strategies following its acquisition by a private equity firm, focusing on the possibility of returning to public ownership to enhance profitability. It underscores the resilience of the bookstore industry and the emerging growth opportunities in communities that are currently underserved by bookstores.

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