Things keep churning in the top ranks of Barnes & Noble, as Jamie Carey exercised the “good reason” clause in his contract to resign (and receive generous severance pay). Appointed to the exalted role of president, development and restaurant group in June, Carey was told on December 7 that the company “determined [he] will no longer have [those] duties and responsibilities.” The company does not say what was behind that decision, or whether it reflects on Carey, the initial rollout of the first three concept stores featuring Barnes & Noble Kitchens, or something else entirely. That decision came just two weeks […]