
	Barnes &amp; Noble, Inc.&nbsp;is the largest book&nbsp;retailer&nbsp;in the United States, operating mainly through its&nbsp;Barnes &amp; Noble Booksellers&nbsp;chain of bookstores&nbsp;headquartered at 122&nbsp;Fifth Avenue&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Ladies&#39; Mile Historic District&nbsp;in&nbsp;Manhattan&nbsp;in&nbsp;New York City.

	Barnes &amp; Noble also operated the chain of small&nbsp;B. Dalton Booksellers&nbsp;stores in malls until they announced the liquidation of the chain. The company is known for large, upscale retail outlets, many of which contain a&nbsp;caf&eacute;&nbsp;serving&nbsp;Starbucks Coffee&nbsp;and for competitive discounting of bestsellers.
