B&N launches cloud-based reading platform
US bookselling chain Barnes & Noble has launched a new cloud-based ereading platform called Nook for Web, reports Publishers Weekly. The new platform will allow Barnes & Noble customers to...
B&N to launch digital bookstores in 10 countries within 12 months
US bookselling chain Barnes & Noble has announced plans to expand its digital business by opening Nook digital bookstores in 10 countries within 12 months. In a filing with the...
B&N creates ‘Newco’ subsidiary with investment from Microsoft
US bookselling chain Barnes & Noble has creating a new subsidiary for its digital businesses and college bookstores in partnership with Microsoft, reports Publishers Weekly. The venture is temporarily named...
Final Borders store in Singapore closes; Pearson buys ANZ rights to use Borders name
The remaining Borders store at Parkway Parade in Singapore closed this week, reports AsiaOne. The store closed on 26 September, following a 70% closing down sale which began last week....
Borders turns to major shareholder for help
Borders' Australian, New Zealand and Singapore stores may be under new ownership by January 2009 regardless of the outcome of negotiations with potential local purchasers.In its latest attempt to overcome...