ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times

DATE: Saturday, March 15, 1997               TAG: 9703170052
SECTION: BUSINESS                 PAGE: A-6  EDITION: METRO 

REPORTED EARNINGS

Barnes & Noble Inc.

4th qtr. ended 2-1 1997 1996

Revenues $882.5 million $722.5 million

Net Income $62.0 million ($41.6 million)

Share earnings $1.80 ($1.26)

Full year ended 2-1

Revenues $2.45 billion $1.98 billion

Net Income $51.2 million ($53.0 million)

Share earnings $1.48 ($1.70)

New York-based Barnes & Noble has announced plans to open a book and music superstore in Roanoke. Fourth quarter 1996 figures include a restructuring charge of $123.8 million.

*Figures in parentheses indicate a loss.

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