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Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) is a leading operator of bookstores and a provider of digital education services for college and university campuses, as well as K-12 institutions in the United States. The company operates through three primary segments: Retail, Wholesale, and Digital Student Solutions.
Retail Segment: BNED manages physical and virtual bookstores, selling and renting new and used print textbooks and digital textbooks. Additionally, the company offers publisher-hosted digital courseware. Through initiatives like the First Day® and First Day® Complete access programs, BNED ensures that students have all required materials from the first day of class. The retail segment also includes the sale of general merchandise such as collegiate and athletic apparel, school spirit products, lifestyle products, technology products, supplies, and convenience items.
Wholesale Segment: The Wholesale segment focuses on distributing textbooks and course materials to various educational institutions. Through textbooks.com, BNED extends its reach by selling directly to students, providing an accessible platform for textbook purchases and rentals.
Digital Student Solutions: BNED offers cutting-edge digital content solutions through its BNC OER+ program. This turnkey solution provides colleges and universities with digital educational materials, including videos, activities, and auto-graded practice assessments. Additionally, the company offers a suite of software applications that support inventory management and point-of-sale solutions for educational institutions.
BNED's commitment to enhancing the educational experience is further evidenced by its direct-to-student subscription-based writing services and other educational tools aimed at improving student outcomes. Recent achievements include partnerships with various educational institutions to expand digital and traditional learning resources, contributing to the company's strong financial condition and growth trajectory.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) has announced a rescheduling of its third quarter Fiscal Year 2023 earnings report, originally set for March 7, 2023. The new report date is March 9, 2023, after market close, allowing time for the closure of amended asset-backed revolving and term loan credit facilities by March 9, 2023. An investor conference call will also occur on the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, available via webcast on the company’s website. This change reflects the company's commitment to ensuring financial readiness and transparency.
Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED) has announced the launch of its First Day Complete program at Georgia College & State University, set for August 2023. This initiative will provide 5,500 undergraduate students with access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, and digital materials before classes begin, potentially saving each student between 35-50%. The program allows faculty to choose course materials from over 6,000 publishers, emphasizing academic freedom while ensuring students are prepared from day one. The cost of materials will be included in tuition, streamlining the process for students.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) announced it will report its Fiscal 2023 third quarter earnings results on
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) will present at the 25th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 10, 2023, at 10:15 a.m. ET. The event highlights BNED's role as a leading solutions provider in the education sector, enhancing affordability and accessibility for students across numerous institutions. To access the live webcast, visit investor.bned.com. The presentation will also be archived for later viewing.
Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) reported a 1.6% decline in consolidated sales for Q2 2023, totaling $617.1 million, with a net income of $22.1 million. Gross profit fell slightly to $144.8 million, reflecting a gross margin increase to 23.5%. The First Day® Complete program saw remarkable growth, with revenue rising 97% to $89.9 million, accounting for a 49% increase in overall access programs revenue. The company plans to implement cost-saving measures, aiming for $30-$35 million in annual savings while focusing on profitability and growth.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) has announced the upcoming release of its Fiscal 2023 second quarter earnings results on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, before the market opens. An investor conference call will follow at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time the same day, aimed at discussing the company’s financial performance and operations. This call will be available as a webcast on the company’s website, with an archived version accessible for three months thereafter.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) announced the appointment of Hunter Blankenbaker as Vice President of Investor Relations. With over 25 years of experience, Blankenbaker's role includes enhancing communications with investors and analysts about BNED's strategy and performance. He previously held leadership positions at Justworks and Verizon, notably leading investor relations during Verizon's transformational phase. His appointment is expected to strengthen BNED's ties with the investment community and bolster shareholder value.
Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED) has partnered with the University of Memphis to manage all course materials, retail merchandise, and online bookstore services. Starting October 10, 2022, this collaboration will implement the Tigers SmartStart program for nearly 22,000 students in Spring 2023, enabling access to required textbooks, lab manuals, and digital materials prior to the first day of class at an average savings of 35-50%. This initiative aims to enhance student engagement and academic success while ensuring affordability and convenience.
Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED) announced the launch of First Day Complete at the University of Connecticut (UConn), providing over 24,000 undergraduate students with all required textbooks and materials before classes begin. Starting from October 2022 for the Spring 2023 term, the program aims to enhance student success by offering significant savings of 35-50%. The comprehensive service includes textbooks, lab manuals, and digital content conveniently bundled, allowing academic freedom for faculty and ensuring students are prepared from day one.
Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED) reported a GAAP net loss of $52.7 million for Q1 2023, compared to $43.6 million a year ago. Consolidated GAAP sales rose 9.6% year-over-year to $263.9 million, with a gross profit increase of 5.8% to $63.5 million. Retail segment sales saw a notable 15.0% increase, while general merchandise sales surged 34.0%. Adoption of the First Day® Complete program expanded to 111 campuses, covering over 545,000 students, marking an 85% growth from the prior year.
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