Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt Would Support Stores Selling AI Written Books. Here's Why - Today

The title grabs your attention, doesn't it?

Panzer found this post on the Today site.

 

The post is based on an interview with James Daunt, CEO of Barnes and Noble bookstore chain. Be sure to read the post all the way to the end to see exactly what he said.

 

 Panzer says, "The title might be upsetting for some people, so read the whole post."

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for your snack. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble 

James Daunt Sees a Bright Future For B&N- Publishers Weekly

I see what he's talking about.

Panzer's first stop today was at the Publishers Weekly site. There he found a post about Barnes and Noble's plans for 2026.

 

In Jim Milliot's interview with James Daunt the CEO lay's out his plans for 2026 based on Barnes and Noble's 2025 foundation. Links to other information are included in the post.

 

Panzer says, "Last year was a good year for the company."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble 

James Daunt and David Shelley Head for LBF - Publishing Perspectives

It's a busy time for booksellers.

Today, Panzer found more information about the London Book Fair (LBF) at the Publishing Perspectives site.

 

In his post Porter Anderson gives information about James Daunt, CEO of Barnes and Noble, and David Shelley, CEO of Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK. The information consists of quotes from interviews and from upcoming and past presentations.

 

Panzer says, "For a look at what the coming year in bookselling is projected to be like, you'll want to read this post."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on while you read. 

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Barnes and Noble Bookstore Opens Store in Kalispell - Flathead Beacon

That's a big turn-around.

Today at the Flathead Beacon site Panzer found a post about Barnes and Noble Bookstore.

 

 According to the post by the Flathead Beacon staff, Barnes and Noble opened a new bookstore today (January 31) in Kalispell, Montana. The post quotes from a press release about CEO James Daunt's pleasure in opening a new bookstore in the area. It also says Barnes and Noble intends to open 50 more stores this year.

Panzer says, "It wasn't that long ago Barnes and Noble didn't look like it would survive. Now, they're talking about opening 50 new stores."

Note: This is a long-short length post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble Bookstore

U.S. Book Show: B&N CEO Says Chain Is in Midst of Significant Change - Publishers Weekly

Today, Panzer was just tootling around in the Catosphere when the Panzermobile was buffeted by clapping and cheering outside. Following all the hullabaloo took our brave kitty boy to the Publishers Weekly site. There he discovered a post about Barnes and Noble was causing all the noise.

Change is good.

According to a post by Ed Nawotka, Barnes and Noble's CEO James Daunt discussed his changes to the chain's bookstores at the U.S. Book Show. These included store managers have more autonomy, books' shelving location changes and online bookstore changes. The post includes other changes as well.

 

Panzer says, "A lot of this little kitty's ebook sales come from the B&N online store."

 

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a large cup of tea, a muffin and two chocolate chip cookies for today's reading selection.

 

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Barnes & Noble Pushes Ahead in 2023 - Publishers Weekly

Today, Panzer made a trip to the Publishers Weekly site. There our traveling kitty pilot found a post about Barnes and Noble bookstores.

 

It was a snowy Christmas here too.

Jim Milliot's post contains quotes from an interview with Barnes and Noble CEO James Daunt. The interview covers bookstore renovations and inventory changes and their impact on the company's increased book sales. Even with the winter storms which necessitated the closing of some stores during the Christmas buying season, book sales were still up for the year. The company does plan to open more stores in the coming year.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... It wasn't that long ago people were expecting Barnes and Noble to go out of business."

Note: This is a long post. Bring a large cup of cocoa and a large muffin for today's reading selection.

 

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble

Daunt Addresses Furor over Middle Grade Fiction Buying Policy - Publishers Weekly

Today, when Panzer was cleaning under the pilot's seat in the Panzermobile, he found a wadded up post. Flattening it out, our fastidious kitty boy discovered it was a Publishers Weekly post about Barnes and Noble bookstores.

 

I didn't know about this.

According to Jim Milliot's post, in response to middle grade fiction authors' questions and complaints online about Barnes and Noble's new book ordering policy, CEO James Daunt provided information to Publishers Weekly's inquiries. While not answering any of the authors' online questions, he did say because of the high number of store book returns to publishers the new policy was instituted. Now, books will be ordered based on their "merit."

 

Panzer says, "Inquiring kitties want to know, 'Exactly, what defines a book's merit?'"

 

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a big glass of iced tea and a large brownie for today's reading selection.

 

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble CEO Daunt

Barnes & Noble's 'Solid' 2021 - Publishers Weekly

Today as Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere he decided to make a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. There with a little digging in the posts our inquisitive kitty found one about Barnes and Noble bookstores.

 

I like their chairs.

Jim Milliot's post is based on an interview with Barnes and Noble CEO James Daunt. According to CEO Daunt, Barnes and Noble 2021 sales were up 5 to 6 percent over 2019 sales. Barnes and Noble plans to continue with the bookstore remodels started when he became CEO. Daunt is also planning in-store in-person events one of which would include children's storytimes. The company also plans more upgrades to the Nook e-reader device for continued online ebook sales.

 

Panzer says, "It's good to see Barnes and Noble making a comeback."

 

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of cocoa and a muffin for today's reading.

 

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Barnes & Noble Climbs Back - Publishers Weekly

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Publishers Weekly site. There he found a post about Barnes and Noble bookstores.

 

Everybody loves books.

According to the post by Jim Milliot, Barnes and Noble is making a comeback after the Covid-19 pandemic. Total store sales are up 5 percent this year over 2019. CEO James Daunt has given store managers more control over book ordering, returns, and book placement within the stores. Barnes and Noble continues closing under-performing stores. CEO Daunt foresees Nook sales increasing this year too.

Panzer says, "I'm glad B&N will continue the Nook."

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a glass of iced tea and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for today's reading selection.

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Barnes & Noble's Owner Buys Paper Source - Publishers Weekly

 Today was a quick trip into the Catosphere for Panzer. He stopped in at the Publishers Weekly site where he found a post about Barnes and Noble.

 

According to Jim Milliot's post, Elliott Investment Management has purchased bankrupt Paper Source. Elliott Investment Management owns Barnes and Noble bookstores. Elliott plans to run the two companies separately; however, Barnes and Noble CEO James Daunt will oversee both companies.

 

Separate but equal? Right.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... Do you suppose Paper Source might start to carry books and ereaders?"

 

Note: This is a short post. Bring half a cup of tea for your reading enjoyment.

 

To read the post tootle over to Paper Source

 

 

Barnes & Noble wants to be a great bookseller again - Retail Dive

As Panzer entered the Catosphere today he heard clapping and cheering coming from outside the Panzermobile. Following all the jocularity took our happy kitty to the Retail Dive site. With just a little digging in the posts there, he discovered one about Barnes and Noble and CEO James Daunt.

Maybe he can do it.

According to Daphne Howland's post, Barnes and Noble's CEO James Daunt has plans for the resurrection of Barnes and Noble bookstores. With the purchase of Barnes and Noble by Elliott Advisors the company went from a publicly traded company to a privately owned company. James Daunt wants to take advantage of the company's new status and position it as an "indie bookstore" chain. As an "indie bookstore" he feels the company can better compete against Amazon. He also believes a bricks and mortar bookstore can offer the community feeling Amazon can't. There are plans for increased support for the Nook ereader as well.

 Panzer says, "I like the idea of more support for Nook."

 Note: This is a long post. Bring a gallon of tea, six muffins and six sugar cookies (biscuits) for today's reading selection.

 To read the post tootle over to  Barnes and Noble

Barnes & Noble Regroups and Looks Ahead - Publishers Weekly

Today as Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere, he heard clapping and cheering coming from outside the Panzermobile. Following all the noise took our adventuresome kitty boy to the Publishers Weekly site. With a little digging in the posts, he discovered one about Barnes and Noble's bookstores re-opening.

Sanitize? Doesn't the book get wet?

According to Jim Milliot's post, Barnes and Noble CEO James Daunt says the company has re-opened all their bookstores except one. The stores have re-opened following anti-Covid-19 protections such as customer social distancing measures are in place and books which have been handled by customers are sanitized and returned to the shelves. Also covered in the post are Barnes and Noble's bookstore upgrades while the stores were in lockdown. Panzer posted about this a few days ago.

Panzer says, "This little kitty had a lot of sales during the lockdown through Barnes and Noble's online store."

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a glass of ice tea and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble

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Nook gets a reprieve under Daunt - The Digital Reader

It's been a while since Panzer has been to The Digital Reader site so he decided to make a stop there today. Digging in the posts, our traveling kitty pilot found one about the Barnes and Noble Nook ereader.

The post by The Digital Reader site owner Nate Hoffelder, contains a quote from an interview in The Bookseller by Barnes and Noble CEO James Daunt. According to the quote, CEO Daunt intends to make improvements to the Barnes and Noble Nook ereader. He also want to increase sales at the B&N online ebook store. The Covid-19 pandemic has already increased ebook sales in the U.S. and he intends to continue this upturn. The post has several links, including one to The Bookseller interview and other Barnes and Noble information posts.

How could you say no to this kitty?

Panzer says, "Of course sales increased.  My ebooks are there ... and ... who could turn down my cute, humble, little kitty face on the front of my ebooks?"

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links included in the post, bring a thermos of tea and more six muffins.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble Nook ereader

Waterstones Shows Profit, But B&N Is a 'Big Mess' - Publishers Weekly

Today Panzer decided to make a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. With some digging in the posts pile, our traveling kitty discovered one about Barnes and Noble.

According to the post by Ed Nawotka, in Waterstones' recently released financial reports the company posts a profit. The figures cover Waterstones' sales from the time of Elliott Advisors' purchase of the company in April 2018 to April 2019.  However, Waterstones' CEO James Daunt reports Barnes and Noble is a 'big mess.' CEO Daunt took over running Barnes and Noble after Elliott Advisors' June 2019 purchase of the company. Barnes and Noble's Christmas retail sales were down. Daunt attributed this to the company's exit from some sales models and the return to its core bookselling business.

Alcohol and books?

Panzer says, "This little kitty wonders if the Barnes and Noble restaurants will go away."

Note: This is a long-short length post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble

Daunt Tweaks B&N for the Holidays - Publishers Weekly

As Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere today he decided to make a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. With a little digging in the posts our inquisitive kitty boy found one about Barnes and Noble and new CEO James Daunt.

Only 20 days to Christmas.

According to the post by Jim Milliot, while CEO James Daunt has no plans for major changes at Barnes and Noble before the holiday sales season, he is making some small holiday changes right now. Stores will be making books more prominent by having tables of books right by the entrances. The company doesn't, however, have a big advertising budget planned for the holiday season this year. CEO Daunt does plan to start making store changes in 2020 to increase book sales throughout the year and next year's holiday season.

Panzer says, "Are you as excited as this little kitty about Christmas shopping?"

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble

B&N Launches Book of the Year Award - Publlishers Weekly

Panzer's trip into the Catosphere today took our illustrious kitty traveler to the Publishers Weekly site. There he found a post about the new Barnes and Noble Book of the Year Award.

Does it help book sales in the UK?

According to the post by Ed Nawotka, Barnes and Noble has announced the company will institute a new annual Book of the Year Award. The Barnes and Noble booksellers are who will pick the nominees and vote for a winner. Barnes and Noble CEO James Daunt is also part of the UK's Waterstones bookstores. Waterstones has had a Book of the Year Award since 2012. The shortlist of this year's nominees is included in the post. A link to information aboutt Waterstones Book of the Year Award is also included in the post.

Panzer says, "This tells this little kitty that if your book isn't sold through the Barnes and Noble stores, you won't be nominated."

Note: This is a short post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble Book of the Year Award

Barnes and Noble will continue to support the Nook eReader - GoodEReader

Today Panzer made a stop at the GoodEReader site. There with no digging at all our inquisitive kitty pilot found a post about Barnes and Noble's plans for the Nook ereader.

That makes me feel better.

According to Michael Kozlowski, James Daunt, CEO of Barnes and Noble, has indicated the company's support for the Nook will continue. The company released a new Nook in June and now sells two versions. The post includes two links, one of which is to a previous GoodEReader's post about the new Nook and its specifications. Panzer told you about some of CEO Daunt's other plans for Barnes and Noble last month.

Panzer says, "This is good news for owners of Nook ereaders."

Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading. If you want to follow the links in the post, bring two more cups of tea and two muffins.

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 To read Panzer's previous post tootle over to Barnes and Noble CEO James Daunt

B&N's James Daunt Isn't Daunted At All - Publishers Weekly

Today as Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere he decided to stop in at the Publishers Weekly site. Digging in the posts, our adventuresome kitty found one about the new Barnes and Noble after Waterstone's takeover.

Makes sense to me.

According to Jim Milliot, Barnes and Noble's CEO James Daunt has plans for turning around the bookstore's sales and profits. The plans include making each store manager responsible for determining the store's stock. The company feels the store manager knows their community and customers better than the company's New York headquarters. This does, however, mean the manager will be responsible to the New York headquarters for the store's sales or lack thereof. The plans also include investing in making improvements to the stores.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... CEO Daunt says he does not plan to do away with the Nook or BN.com."

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and two muffins for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble

Equity Firm Agrees to Buy B&N - Publishers Weekly

Panzer decided to make a quick stop at the Publishers Weekly site today. With no digging at all our adventuresome kitty boy found a post about Barnes and Noble.

According to the Publishers Weekly post by Jim Milliot, Barnes and Noble has agreed to an acquisition by the equity firm Elliot Advisors. The purchase will close in the third quarter of this year. James Daunt will then become CEO. The equity firm has also announced that after the acquisition the Barnes and Noble headquarters will stay in New York. Barnes and Noble sales declined recently. The company has tried various efforts to turn sales around ranging from opening new eating venues in the stores to changing CEOs. The company is in the midst of a lawsuit and counter suit with the last CEO, Demos Parneros.

Guess I'll have to find another online store.

Panzer says, "Umm ... This might not be good news for this little kitty. There's no mention of Barnes and Noble's online store or the Nook ereader. Most of my ebook sales are through Barnes and Noble's online store."

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble

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