| I hope it isn't. I like B & N book stores so much, I would consider paying a monthly fee just to browse, and hang out. Every time I go there, I wonder how they keep the lights on.
I leave and look back thinking, "Will this be my last visit?" I dont know what they can do in order to stay in business. I don't buy books there. I have a weird taste in books, and they just aren't at B & N. I mainly buy old books at used book stores. I do buy magazines there though, and food and coffee. If by some miracle, I was made CEO. I would try a few things. I would get rid of Starbucks. All the food and coffee would be in-house. I would basically copy what Starbucks does, but add more food items. I would also expand the eating area. I think Starbucks does a great job, but I'd rather all my money going to B & N. It probally wouldn't be feasible--I imagine Starbucks has some great leases, and agreements? I would add more seating to the store. No sofas, but more wood seats, and benches. I would have all security in plain clothes. They would all be open until 11 p.m., except Sunday. Their employees are great. I would leave them alone. I would add a used, and rare book room to each store. I know I'm rambling, about a business, I know nothing about. I just don't want them to close. |