Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE:BNED). (NYSE:BNED) is a leading provider of educational products, technology and services to the higher education community. Established in 2015 following its separation from Barnes & Noble, Inc., the company operates a network of campus bookstores and digital platforms that support curriculum delivery and student engagement across hundreds of college and university campuses throughout the United States.
The company’s core business revolves around retailing course materials in both physical and digital formats, including new, used and rental textbooks, as well as access codes for online learning platforms. Through its e-commerce sites and on-campus retail locations, Barnes & Noble Education offers an integrated shopping experience, combining traditional point-of-sale operations with digital solutions such as inclusive access programs and subscription-based digital course content.
In addition to its textbook and academic supplies business, Barnes & Noble Education has expanded into ancillary services that support institutional partners and students, including custom course materials, printing and shipping solutions, and learning management integrations. The company’s portfolio of digital brands delivers online tutoring, note-sharing and course-supplement services designed to enhance student outcomes and streamline the adoption of course content by faculty.
Headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Barnes & Noble Education is governed by a board of directors and an executive leadership team with extensive experience in retail, higher education and digital technology. Since its initial public offering in 2015, the company has pursued strategic acquisitions and partnerships to broaden its service offerings and strengthen relationships with academic institutions nationwide.
