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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 (NYSE: BNED) will host a virtual investor conference on June 30 at 9:00 AM ET. The event aims to discuss the company's financial results and long-term strategic initiatives. Investors can access the webcast at investor.bned.com, with an archive available for three months. Notably, the company plans to report its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2021 year-end earnings on June 29, after market close.
The company supports education affordability and access, serving numerous academic institutions across the nation.
Turtle Beach's ROCCAT brand will sponsor the upcoming April Anarchy college esports tournament, featuring Fortnite. Set for April 17-18, 2021, this event will allow college students nationwide to compete for a total of $10,000 in prizes. The top three teams will receive ROCCAT gaming gear and a chance to participate in the prestigious Code Red event. The partnership aims to engage collegiate gamers, enhancing brand visibility while promoting a safe competitive environment for students during these challenging times.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) reported significant declines in its third quarter fiscal 2021 results, ending January 30, 2021. Consolidated sales fell by 18.1% year-over-year to $411.6 million, with a year-to-date decrease of 24.0%. The company faced a GAAP net loss of $(48.3) million, a stark contrast to a loss of $(1.7) million the previous year. Despite these challenges, BNED saw a 107% increase in revenue from its BNC First Day program and established a strategic partnership with Fanatics and Lids.
Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED) has appointed David Nenke as President of Digital Student Solutions (DSS), effective March 8, 2021. Nenke, with over 25 years of experience, will focus on managing and innovating the company's direct-to-consumer DSS segment, particularly the bartleby® suite. The CEO, Michael P. Huseby, emphasized Nenke's leadership in scaling digital platforms, which is critical for meeting the increasing demand for academic support amidst changing learning environments. Nenke previously worked at Amazon, where he led various successful digital initiatives.
Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED) released its research report, COLLEGE 2030™: Transforming the Student Experience, detailing insights from students, faculty, and administrators about the future of higher education. The report emphasizes the increased need for flexible and personalized learning options, with 69% of students highlighting flexibility in class attendance. Additionally, it addresses affordability concerns, with 94% of students believing online classes should be cheaper. The findings suggest collaboration among students, faculty, and institutions is essential for developing a more effective educational framework.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) announced its fiscal 2021 third quarter earnings results will be reported on March 9, 2021, before the market opens. An investor conference call will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss financial results and operations. The call will be available via webcast on the company’s corporate website, ensuring transparency for investors.
Barnes & Noble Education is recognized as a key solutions provider in the education sector, enhancing affordability and access for students across numerous academic institutions.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) has partnered with Wolfram|Alpha to introduce a new math solver in its bartleby suite, enhancing its digital learning solutions. This interactive tool will provide real-time, step-by-step explanations for complex math problems, catering to the significant demand for math support among students. CEO Michael P. Huseby emphasizes the collaboration's goal to help students learn anytime, anywhere, while leveraging Wolfram's technical expertise. The initiative aims to strengthen the bartleby ecosystem and improve educational outcomes.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) announced that CEO Michael P. Huseby and CFO Thomas D. Donohue will present at the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference on January 11, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. ET.
Interested parties can access the webcast at investor.bned.com, where the presentation will also be archived. BNED is a leading solutions provider in the education industry, committed to enhancing access and achievement for academic institutions and students across the country.
Barnes & Noble Education (NYSE: BNED) announced a long-term partnership with Fanatics and Lids to enhance its campus retail operations. The collaboration will improve product selection and e-commerce capabilities through a $15 million equity investment, resulting in the issuance of 2,307,692 shares at $6.50 each. BNED remains responsible for campus bookstore operations while leveraging Fanatics' and Lids' expertise in merchandising and e-commerce. This partnership aims to boost customer experience and financial contributions for campus partners.
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