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Len Riggio
August 30, 2018
Alex Shephard
Who Wants to Buy Barnes & Noble?
A lawsuit filed by the struggling retailer's former CEO reveals deep problems—and a potential suitor.
July 6, 2018
Alex Shephard
Is Barnes & Noble Too Big to Fail?
With the sudden departure of yet another CEO, the bookstore chain is facing existential questions.
April 27, 2016
Alex Shephard
Len Riggio fought the publishing industry and won. Then he fought Amazon and lost.
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