Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Pittsburgh

Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Pittsburgh, PA bookstore on Wednesday, November 19^th.

The new Barnes & Noble will offer over 10,000 square feet of books, toys, games, magazines, gift items and more. The new Pittsburgh, PA Barnes & Noble is in a brand-new space located in The Meridian (103 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206).   

The new Barnes & Noble bookstore will officially open to the public at 9AM ET on Wednesday the 19^th, with bestselling author Marie Benedict cutting the ribbon and signing copies of her books, including her latest release, The Queens of Crime.

The new Pittsburgh location is one of six new Barnes & Noble bookstores to open on November 19^th, and one of two in Pennsylvania, just one week after the bookseller opened its 50^th new bookstore in 2025. In another milestone, Barnes & Noble now boasts over 700 bookstores, having been below 600 stores as recently as 2023.

Barnes & Noble Premium and Rewards Members will earn double stamps on all purchases made through grand opening weekend. Customers who are not yet Members are encouraged to sign up and start earning stamps and rewards right away. They will also receive a free tote on grand opening day.

Everyone who visits the new Pittsburgh Barnes & Noble during the grand opening will have access to exclusive deals, like $50 off any NOOK device. Customers can also save 40% on all DVD, Blu-ray, and 4k Ultra HD movies.

“Residents remember fondly the Borders bookstore in East Liberty and have petitioned us to open here,” said James Daunt, CEO, Barnes & Noble. “We listened and the positive feedback we have received since announcing our new bookstore here has been wonderful. We are delighted to add our new Pittsburgh location to a growing list of stunning new bookstores to open this year.”

Barnes & Noble is enjoying a period of tremendous growth as the strategy to hand control of each bookstore to its local booksellers has proven so successful. The bookseller is experiencing strong sales in its existing stores and has been opening many new stores after more than 15 years of declining store numbers.

Having fallen below 600 locations as recently as 2023, it now has over 700 bookstores. In 2024, Barnes & Noble opened more new bookstores in a single year than it had in the whole decade from 2009 to 2019. The bookseller will open over 60 new bookstores in 2025.

The Pittsburgh location is one of two new Barnes & Noble bookstores set to open in Pennsylvania on the 19^th, and one of 14 to open in November nationally, alongside stores opening in California, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas. Each grand opening has drawn enthusiastic crowds that wrap around the building, filling the store as the ribbon is cut.

The design of the Pittsburgh store showcases the ambition of Barnes & Noble to create exceptional local bookstores that marry the best traditions of independent bookselling with the resources of the historic chain. The new Pittsburgh Barnes & Noble will cover over 10,000 square feet and carry all the best books, as well as a wide range of toys, games and the usual paper and gifting items found at Barnes & Noble.

“The Barnes & Noble Meridian team is very excited to be a part of this vibrant and growing area" said Store Manager Paula Cahall, Barnes & Noble bookseller of 28 years. “We all look forward to serving this community and becoming a favorite destination for readers!”

Customers can discover more about upcoming events and news by following @bnmeridianpa on social media.

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Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest retail bookseller in the United States. The Company has more than 700 bookstores across the United States, as well as its online bookstore at bn.com, the NOOK digital business which offers both eBooks and audiobooks, including the B&N Audiobooks subscription, the SparkNotes educational service, and stationery and gift retailer Paper Source. General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be found on the Company’s website at www.bn.com.