Superstores Improve at BN Same-store sales rose 2.2 percent for the first quarter at Barnes & Noble, hitting $1.097 billion overall. Most of that ($959 billion) comes from the BN superstores, as BN.com revenue fell slightly compared to a year ago ($91.4 million) and B. Dalton continues its fade ($31.5 million). Net earnings from continuing operations came in at the high range of the company’s predictions and exceeded analysts’ expectations at $9.9 million, though consolidated earnings are lower without a contribution from the now spun-off GameStop. BN expects mid-single-digit comparable store gains next quarter, relying on the new Harry Potter, […]