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We thank William Lynch for helping transform Barnes & Noble into a leading digital content provider and for leading in the development of (its Nook products), said company founder and Chairman Leonard Riggio in a statement. Lynch also resigned from the board.
Barnes and Noble can utilize authors and their physical locations to create events and communities for their stores that will bring in customers, encourage customers to spend more time in the store and to create an experience that will engender loyalty in customers.