Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Sawgrass10/30/2024

Author K. D. Alden to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, November 6^th, 2024

Sunrise, FL - October 30, 2024 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Sunrise bookstore on Wednesday, November 6^th. The new Barnes & Noble is located in Sawgrass Square (12550 W. Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323) in the space formerly occupied by Office Depot, in the same center as Publix, Michael's and Party City.

The bookstore will officially open to the public at 10AM ET on Wednesday the 6^th, with author K. D. Alden cutting the ribbon and signing copies of her books. The new location showcases the highly lauded bookstore design seen in the most recent Barnes & Noble store openings, featuring all the best books, toys, games and gifts that customers have come to expect from the nation's premier bookseller.

"We are so pleased to open our Sawgrass Square bookstore in time for the holiday season," said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble. "Having seen great success with our new locations, including nearby Coral Springs, we have been seeking an opportunity to bring a Barnes & Noble bookstore to this area. We are thrilled to be growing our footprint in Florida and look forward to connecting with readers from our new home on Sunrise Boulevard."

Barnes & Noble is enjoying a period of tremendous growth as the strategy to hand control of each bookstore to its local booksellers has proven so successful. The bookseller is experiencing strong sales in its existing stores and has been opening many new stores after more than 15 years of declining store numbers. In 2023, Barnes & Noble opened more new bookstores in a single year than it had in the whole decade from 2009 to 2019. The bookseller expects to open over 60 new bookstores in 2024.

The Sawgrass Square location is one of nine new Barnes & Noble bookstores set to open in October, alongside new locations in TX, VA, MO, IL, SC, NY and Washington D.C. Each grand opening has drawn enthusiastic crowds that wrap around the building, filling the store as the ribbon is cut.

"Opening this store in Sawgrass has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career as a bookseller of nearly 20 years," said Richard Tyrrell, Store Manager. "Watching the way this process has taken shape - going from a concept to a living, breathing bookstore is a cherished experience my team and I share. We're so excited by the enthusiasm of residents in the area and can't wait to officially open our doors next week."

Customers can discover more about upcoming events and news by following @bnsawgrassfl on social media.

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