How Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt tapped his indie bookstore cred to revive the big-box chain
- Posted on August 3, 2026
- By Fortune
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How Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt tapped his indie bookstore cred to revive the big-box chain
After years of cookie‑cutter layouts and publisher‑paid shelf space, Daunt is remaking Barnes & Noble as a network of locally curated shops—ending co‑op deals and betting discovery will better compete with Amazon.