As well as opening new stores, Daunt said the business was also investing in its IT and distribution operations. The planned expansion follows a ‘very solid’ holiday season and ‘a good year’ for the chain, with a makeover of its membership program more than doubling the number of customers enrolled. It also comes as staff at five B&N stores have voted to unionise. Read more
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