Entries tagged business

Nook E-Reader Heads to Barnes & Noble Stores (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Barnes & Noble said Monday that its popular nook e-book reader is back in stock online and will be rolling out in the majority of the bookseller's U.S. stores this week. Customers also will be able to enjoy exclusive Valentine's Day-themed online content this month, the company said.

DOJ Cites Antitrust Issues with Google Book Settlement (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - The Department of Justice believes significant antitrust, class certification, and copyright issues remain in the amended book settlement proposed by Google and publishing industry representatives in September. However,the government attorneys also said Thursday that the U.S. believes the parties have approached the effort in good faith.

Borders shares soar 38 percent after Ackman comments (Reuters)

A view of the new Borders superstore which includes computers and movie screens in Pittsburgh Township, Michigan February 13, 2008. REUTERS/Rebecca CookReuters - Borders Group Inc shares spiked nearly 40 percent on Wednesday after its largest investor, William Ackman, said there was little likelihood the struggling bookseller would file for bankruptcy and it could even be part of an industry consolidation.


Report: Movie Gallery may file bankruptcy (AP)

AP - Movie Gallery Inc., owner of the Hollywood Video movie rental chain, may file for bankruptcy court protection as soon as next week, according to a news report.

Barnes & Noble shares jump on Apple tablet rumors (AP)

AP - Shares of Barnes & Noble jumped on Tuesday as investors speculated that the bookseller would have a role in the e-reading aspects of the tablet computer expected from Apple Inc.