Barnes & Noble tops 720 stores in major revival

Barnes & Noble's comeback is gaining steam. The bookseller has opened about 28 stores across the United States this year and says dozens more are on the way, resulting in a remarkable turnaround that has helped grow its footprint to more than 720 locations nationwide.

Not long ago, Barnes & Noble was closing stores and struggling to keep pace with Amazon and the rise of e-readers. Now, the retailer is in growth mode and credits strong sales and a strategy that gives local booksellers greater control over their stores, resulting in an expansion that has brought new locations to states including California, Texas, Florida and Illinois.

See which bookstore locations are already up and running, as well as which ones are slated to open in the coming months.

Barnes & Noble has opened about 28 stores across 15 states and Washington, DC, since the start of 2026, underscoring the bookseller's nationwide expansion.

Barnes & Noble has not yet released a list of future store locations, though the company says it plans to continue opening new stores through the end of 2026. USA TODAY has reached out to the bookseller for additional details about upcoming locations.

The rapid growth marks a…

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