

Barnes & Noble
New York, NY
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Do their products/services have a variety of features and benefits?
Yes
Books, eBooks, Toys, Games & more.
SourceHave their products/services been proven to have long-lasting and reliable results?
Yes
Founded: 1886
Do they have a consistently high customer service score in consumer reports or on social media?
Yes
RATING: 4/5 (748) ConsumerAffairs.com RATING: 5/5 (60) Facebook.com
Do they provide a simple and enjoyable customer experience?
Yes
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Do they have an above average rating from their employees?
Yes
RATING: 3.6/5 (4665) GlassDoor.com RATING: 3.8/5 (5839) Indeed.com
Do they offer their employees average or above compensation and benefits within their industry?
Yes
Benefits: 401(k), Insurance, Time Off & more.
SourceDo they use ethically sourced materials?
Yes
Barnes & Noble: "Barnes & Noble does not engage in verification of product supply chains, conduct audits of suppliers, or provide training to employees and management with respect to risks of human trafficking or slavery, but it does seek to obtain vendor certifications of compliance with its Vendor Code of Conduct and maintains internal accountability standards, including disciplinary measures up to and including termination, for employees and contractors failing to meet company standards regarding slavery and trafficking." https://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/vendors/california-transparency/
Do they have a sustainability or environmental program in place?
Yes
Barnes & Noble: "As a trusted partner at hundreds of college and university nationwide, we are committed to expanding our sustainability practices and integrating them into the programs and philosophy of each campus we serve."
SourceDo they use eco-friendly packaging or materials, limit the packaging used or carbon offset their shipping?
Yes
Barnes & Noble: "To meet our school partners' green goals and vision, our architects can help design LEED-certified buildings. These "low-impact" stores may also feature recycled floor coverings, eco-friendly carpeting, non-toxic paint, mercury-free fluorescent lights, and eco-friendly merchandising fixtures made with recycled particleboard and non-toxic glues."
SourceDo they partner with or directly donate to charitable or social causes or have a foundation?
Yes
Barnes & Noble supports national non-profit organizations that focus on literacy, the arts or education (pre-K-12).
Are they transparent about the organizations and causes they give money to?
No
No information found on charities or the names of the non-profit organizations they donate/give to.
Do they support local businesses and communities?
Yes
Barnes & Noble: "This commitment is visible in our contributions of financial and volunteer support, from providing annual textbook scholarships, to supporting student clubs and organizations. In addition, every year we donate surplus school supplies to the Kids in Need organization."
SourceOverview
Barnes & Noble, Inc., is an American bookseller. It is a Fortune 1000 company and the bookseller with the largest number of retail outlets in the United States. As of March 7, 2019, the company operates 627 retail stores in all 50 U.S. states. In August 2019, Elliott Management Corporation acquired the company.