Why is Barnes and Noble laying off staff members?

In a round of company-wide layoffs, Barnes & Noble has cut lead cashiers, digital leads and other experienced workers. read more

Because of this, stocks plumited. Laying off staff (they THINK) will save them a lot of money. I quit the minute B&N stopped offering healthcare to its part time employees (it was lovely while it lasted!). So laying off full time people means they won’t be paying their employees healthcare, time off, and other benefits. read more

New York • Barnes & Noble, the nation's largest bookseller, says it's laying off staff after a weak holiday shopping season. New York • Barnes & Noble, the nation's largest bookseller, says it's laying off staff after a weak holiday shopping season. read more

So, instead of solving one of the real issues, such as reducing corporate pay, spending less on secret shoppers and signage, bringing back full section specialists, Barnes & Noble laid off people who are in charge of getting books on the shelves. read more