Barnes & Noble
Address:
200 N. Adams Rd., Rochester Hills, MI, 48309
Manager:
Lisa Kargol-Stephens
Phone:
(248) 841-2751
Links
stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3318www.facebook.com/BNVillageRochwww.instagram.com/BNVillageRoch/
In 1971, bookseller Leonard Riggio acquired the Barnes & Noble trade name and flagship bookstore in Manhattan, merging it with his own thriving bookselling business. Within a few years, he had grown the Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue store in New York City into "The World’s Largest Bookstore," with 150,000 textbook and trade titles.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the Company made numerous acquisitions, adding new bookstores throughout the country. In the early 1990s, Mr. Riggio came up with the concept of the “superstore,” which helped revolutionize bookselling by combining a vast and deep selection of book titles with an experienced bookselling staff as well as a warm, comfortable and spacious atmosphere. The stores offered a comprehensive inventory of books, music, educational toys and games and gifts.
Barnes & Noble became a publicly traded company in 1993, and continued to grow throughout the 1990s, adding an e-commerce website, BN.com, and publishing capabilities. In 2009, the Company entered the eBook market and launched its NOOK® brand of e-Reading products, which provide a fun, easy-to-use and immersive digital reading experience. Over the past several years, the Company has introduced several devices in the tablet and e-Reader categories.
In 2016, Barnes & Noble began introducing new prototype stores in select markets across the country, featuring a contemporary aesthetic with books at the center, expanded food and beverage offerings, and comfortable seating for a welcoming customer experience.
In August of 2019, Barnes & Noble was acquired by Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited (“Elliott”) and taken private. Elliott’s acquisition of Barnes & Noble followed its June 2018 acquisition of Waterstones, the largest retail bookseller in the United Kingdom. James Daunt, Managing Director of Waterstones, was appointed CEO of Barnes & Noble. Mr. Daunt has nearly 30 years of experience in bookselling. In 1990, after an early career as an investment banker, he opened his own bookstore in London, called Daunt Books. Daunt Books now has nine locations, mainly in London.
At present, Barnes & Noble serves over 600 communities in all 50 states, and remains the #1 book retailer in the United States.
Barnes & Noble at The Village of Rochester Hills is looking for part-time booksellers, who will ensure a vibrant bookstore through the flawless execution of bookstore basics, showing a commitment to presentation, commerciality, section detail, localization, and sense of theater.
Applicant qualifications include:
- Passionate reader and knowledgeable about books.
- Positive and can-do attitude.
- Enjoy working with people.
- Energized by working in an ever-changing environment.
- Listen to people and enjoy solving problems.
- Can clearly and respectfully communicate and express oneself in an inclusive environment.
Get more information in-store or online at https://careers.barnesandnoble.com/job/Bookseller---PT-50377BR.
Barnes & Noble at The Village of Rochester Hills is looking for part-time baristas who will deliver the perfect beverage that exceeds customer expectations with the ability to engage, build rapport, listen, and provide friendly, fast service.
Applicant qualifications include:
- Passionate about the products we serve.
- Positive and can-do attitude.
- Enjoy working with people.
- Listen to people and enjoy solving problems.
- Make correct recommendations for handcrafted beverages and food items that satisfy the customer.
- Can clearly and respectfully communicate and express oneself in an inclusive environment.
Get more information in-store or online at https://careers.barnesandnoble.com/job/Barista---PT-50309BR.