On Monday Barnes & Noble started layoffs of “lead cashiers, digital leads and other experienced workers in a company-wide clearing,” CNBC reported that it had learned from multiple sources. “The news came abruptly for many workers who showed up Monday morning at various Barnes & Noble locations to be notified that they no longer had a job, the people said.” In the last conference call with investors, Barnes & Noble ceo Demos Parneros claimed the company was refocusing on selling books and valuing the role of staff in their stores: “Customers come not only to browse and discover but to interact […]
