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Barnes & Noble discloses SEC probe
New York -- Barnes & Noble Inc. said is cooperating with a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into its accounting.
The SEC notified the bookseller Oct. 16 that it was investigating the company's restatement of earnings announced in July.
The agency’s New York regional office also said it was looking into a former non-executive employee's allegation that the company improperly allocated certain expenses between its Nook e-reader and retail businesses. -
Three Ways to Win Over Reluctant Shoppers
By Gary Ambrosino, president, TimeTrade
The November Consumer Confidence Index made headlines as the numbers slumped to the lowest point within the last six months. On the surface, this could cause concern for retailers this holiday season. However, when you’re in a store, how often do you actually think about an economic indicator when you’re deciding how much to spend?