Barnes & Noble Reports Holiday Sales up 67% yoy

Barnes & Noble, Inc. BKS, the world's largest bookseller, today reported strong sales for the nine-week holiday period ending January 1, 2011. In addition, strong device sales helped drive eBook content sales that have significantly exceeded forecasts. Barnes & Noble.com comparable sales increased 78% compared to last year's holiday selling season. Total sales at Barnes & Noble.com totaled $228.5 million, an increase of 67% as compared to the period a year ago.