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DrHitch 04-24-2023 07:16 AM

Bed Bath and Beyond going bankrupt
 
Use your coupons at Bed Bath and Beyond by Wednesday!

The retailer is closing all of its stores and filed for bankruptcy.

Bed Bath & Beyond goes bankrupt, plans to close all of its stores

Interestingly, it's demise is being blamed on one key executive brought private label products to Bed Bath& Beyond from his previous work at Target.... But the strategy didn't work.

asianthree 04-24-2023 07:25 AM

If one hasn’t been to BBB in TV, there is very little inventory. Store looked like it was already been cleared out. I was looking for linen’s, and most shelves were minimally stocked for everything. Hope or guessing they might start offering online deals.

Taltarzac725 04-24-2023 08:26 AM

Used to go there every so often but now use Amazon or go to Target or Walmart.

charlieo1126@gmail.com 04-24-2023 08:36 AM

I liked there stores but as long as people keep buying on line it will keep happening ,. I’m not blaming people for doing it , it’s just the way it is .I love going shopping at a mall or a cities downtown shopping area , then go someplace to eat ,but that practice is slipping away along with all those jobs.When the Barnes and Nobles closed downtown Boston, there were many people interviewed about the closing , people who would go into the store and read stuff but then use there online devices to read books , many said I’ll miss the store I guess I should have bought something , someday someone will say that about the last brick and mortar store I guess .

JMintzer 04-24-2023 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com (Post 2210801)
I liked there stores but as long as people keep buying on line it will keep happening ,. I’m not blaming people for doing it , it’s just the way it is .I love going shopping at a mall or a cities downtown shopping area , then go someplace to eat ,but that practice is slipping away along with all those jobs.When the Barnes and Nobles closed downtown Boston, there were many people interviewed about the closing , people who would go into the store and read stuff but then use there online devices to read books , many said I’ll miss the store I guess I should have bought something , someday someone will say that about the last brick and mortar store I guess .

Barnes & Noble SOLD those e-readers! They are called. "Nook"... Then, they sold you the e-books...

dewilson58 04-24-2023 09:07 AM

Will emerge from the court proceedings.

retiredguy123 04-24-2023 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2210830)
Barnes & Noble SOLD those e-readers! They are called. "Nook"... Then, they sold you the e-books...

They still do, but they cannot compete with Kindle.

retiredguy123 04-24-2023 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2210860)
They still do, but they cannot compete with Kindle.

I went to the store today. There were at least 40 people in line to check out.

Stu from NYC 04-24-2023 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2210831)
Will emerge from the court proceedings.

Maybe or maybe not. Time will tell

JMintzer 04-24-2023 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2210860)
They still do, but they cannot compete with Kindle.

You still have to buy the e-book for the Kindle...

retiredguy123 04-24-2023 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2211071)
You still have to buy the e-book for the Kindle...

Except that you can borrow Kindle Ebooks from the Lake County library and transfer them directly to your Kindle. You can't transfer library Ebooks to a Nook Ereader from either Sumter County or Lake County libraries.

Stu from NYC 04-24-2023 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2211082)
Except that you can borrow Kindle Ebooks from the Lake County library and transfer them directly to your Kindle. You can't transfer library Ebooks to a Nook Ereader from either Sumter County or Lake County libraries.

Have a Fire and get books for free from Sumter county library or via my wifes kindle account.

JMintzer 04-24-2023 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2211082)
Except that you can borrow Kindle Ebooks from the Lake County library and transfer them directly to your Kindle. You can't transfer library Ebooks to a Nook Ereader from either Sumter County or Lake County libraries.

But you CAN do it on your iPad.

Regardless, the library pays a fee, just like they do for their hard cover books, and they only can allow so many downloads at a time...

retiredguy123 04-24-2023 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2211132)
But you CAN do it on your iPad.

Regardless, the library pays a fee, just like they do for their hard cover books, and they only can allow so many downloads at a time...

Yes, but they are not in the Kindle format, and cannot be read on a Kindle Ereader.

retiredguy123 04-24-2023 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2211132)
But you CAN do it on your iPad.

Regardless, the library pays a fee, just like they do for their hard cover books, and they only can allow so many downloads at a time...

You can get Ebooks from the Sumter Library, but they are not in the Kindle format and cannot be read on a Kindle Ereader or on a Nook Ereader. The Sumter library uses an app called Axis 360, which does not deliver books in the Kindle format. That is why you need to use a Kindle Fire, which just a regular tablet, not an Ereader. The Lake County library uses the Libby app that will deliver books to a Kindle Ereader in the Kindle format to your Kindle Ereader.

JMintzer 04-24-2023 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2211134)
Yes, but they are not in the Kindle format, and cannot be read on a Kindle Ereader.

And? It matters not. You're still transferring them to some type of device...

JMintzer 04-24-2023 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2211137)
You can get Ebooks from the Sumter Library, but they are not in the Kindle format and cannot be read on a Kindle Ereader or on a Nook Ereader. The Sumter library uses an app called Axis 360, which does not deliver books in the Kindle format. That is why you need to use a Kindle Fire, which just a regular tablet, not an Ereader. The Lake County library uses the Libby app that will deliver books to a Kindle Ereader in the Kindle format to your Kindle Ereader.

Again, why does it matter which device you use? My wife uses her iPad to download books from the library in TV and back in MD, if the book is not available for her Nook. Otherwise, she uses her Nook whenever possible, as it is easier to read...

retiredguy123 04-24-2023 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2211143)
And? It matters not. You're still transferring them to some type of device...

They market Kindle Ereaders because they have paperlike screen appearance for easy reading. Also, the Kindle book data file format and Kindle software are designed with features that can be used to enhance the reading experience. A lot of people have purchased Kindle Ereaders because of these advantages. They have sold millions of them. But, yes, you can read a book on a non-Kindle tablet, if you want.

retiredguy123 04-24-2023 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2211145)
Again, why does it matter which device you use? My wife uses her iPad to download books from the library in TV and back in MD, if the book is not available for her Nook. Otherwise, she uses her Nook whenever possible, as it is easier to read...

See Post No. 34. Some people who read a lot prefer to use an Ereader rather than a tablet. Note that I don't think that you can use a Nook to read any library book. But, if you have a Lake County library card, you can transfer library books to a Kindle Ereader.

BettyInFL 04-25-2023 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2211071)
You still have to buy the e-book for the Kindle...

No, you don't have to purchase the Kindle reader. I use a Kindle app (free) on my phone.

Djean1981 04-25-2023 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2211082)
Except that you can borrow Kindle Ebooks from the Lake County library and transfer them directly to your Kindle. You can't transfer library Ebooks to a Nook Ereader from either Sumter County or Lake County libraries.

Nice..

NotGolfer 04-25-2023 07:42 AM

How quickly the thread digresses from BB&B to reading.

Joe C. 04-25-2023 08:07 AM

Went there yesterday. My wife was looking for something (I already forgot what). We didn't buy anything because the line was extremely long. I figured that whatever money we would save wouldn't be worth the wait. Some things just aren't worth it.

Mark1976 04-25-2023 08:21 AM

Yes, bizarre

retiredguy123 04-25-2023 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe C. (Post 2211334)
Went there yesterday. My wife was looking for something (I already forgot what). We didn't buy anything because the line was extremely long. I figured that whatever money we would save wouldn't be worth the wait. Some things just aren't worth it.

I did the same thing for the same reason. I saw one woman filling the truck of her car with coffee K-pods.

Velvet 04-25-2023 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2211145)
Again, why does it matter which device you use? My wife uses her iPad to download books from the library in TV and back in MD, if the book is not available for her Nook. Otherwise, she uses her Nook whenever possible, as it is easier to read...

Yes, some devices let you drop them in the pool, also easy to read with no sun glare. The iPad does not.

JMintzer 04-25-2023 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2211162)
See Post No. 34. Some people who read a lot prefer to use an Ereader rather than a tablet. Note that I don't think that you can use a Nook to read any library book. But, if you have a Lake County library card, you can transfer library books to a Kindle Ereader.

As I've already stated, my wife has both a Nook and an iPad. She uses the Nook whenever possible and the iPad when needed...

JMintzer 04-25-2023 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2211355)
Yes, some devices let you drop them in the pool, also easy to read with no sun glare. The iPad does not.

Really? I never knew that...

OhioBuckeye 04-25-2023 09:04 AM

Ohiobuckeye
 
Maybe they’re changing their name to “In & Out, Help yourself & Go”, store! Suppose that’s why they’re filing bankruptcy.

Velvet 04-25-2023 09:05 AM

With the Nook she’s away at the races.

JMintzer 04-25-2023 09:38 AM

They filed for Chapter 11, which means they might not be gone for good, only reorganizing their debts in an attempt to remain in business...

Whitley 04-25-2023 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye (Post 2211385)
Maybe they’re changing their name to “In & Out, Help yourself & Go”, store! Suppose that’s why they’re filing bankruptcy.

They tried that at Portland, Seattle and Chicago. It was not profitable for the company.

meme5x 04-25-2023 09:54 AM

Hope so!

Normal 04-25-2023 10:04 AM

Gone
 
“Already, chains including TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Ross have scooped up some vacant stores. Burlington, Five Below, Nordstrom Rack and budget gym Planet Fitness may also fill up the spaces, say retail landlords and real estate analysts.“

This is just another Kmart or Circuit City story. I didn’t care for the place anyway. They will go off to the junk heap with Toys R Us. Meanwhile, the new emergence of ugly Dollar Generals, Family Dollar, and Dollar Trees continue towards the top.

kayak 04-25-2023 03:35 PM

Hopefully I can get there before the last My Pillow is gone.

retiredguy123 04-25-2023 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kayak (Post 2211538)
Hopefully I can get there before the last My Pillow is gone.

Bed, Bath, and Beyond is one of the stores that has boycotted My Pillow products. Personally, I hope that had something to do with their demise. Karma.

Stu from NYC 04-25-2023 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2211376)
Really? I never knew that...

Let us know the results when you try that. Inquiring minds want to know.

JMintzer 04-25-2023 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2211552)
Let us know the results when you try that. Inquiring minds want to know.

Your sarcasm meter needs adjusting...

Barborv 05-02-2023 03:18 PM

Went the other day. Shelves near empty. Things were 20% and 10 % off. Could not use coupons. So, no big sale. I always got 20% off . I had a gift card that I wanted to use up, and of Couse wound up spending more than the card! LOL

Stu from NYC 05-02-2023 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2211376)
Really? I never knew that...

You want to try it and report back how that worked for you???:crap2:


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