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I have on two occasions asked staff at the B&N if the rumors that their store might close had any merit. I have been told on both occasions that 1) there was an attempt of a hostile takeover of the chain that failed and 2) the existing management is not interested in closing the store. While I remain suspicious, I did renew my B&N card which for a fee allows me to discount virtually every purchase I make at the store. Obviously if the store closes, I'm out of luck. The next closest B&N is in Ocala. I'm not driving that far to visit a bookstore.