'This decision was necessary': Barnes & Noble announces acquisition of Joseph-Beth, identity to remain
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"'This decision was necessary': Barnes & Noble announces acquisition of Joseph-Beth, identity to remain" is generating significant coverage in the Business category, with 1 articles from 1 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (2)
- Barnes & Noble to buy Joseph-Beth Booksellers WVXU · 13h ago
- B&N Agrees to Buy Joseph-Beth Booksellers Publishers Weekly · 13h ago
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