Barnes & Noble, Inc. is a bookseller company that operates mainly through its Barnes & Noble Booksellers chain of bookstores. The company was founded in 1917 by Charles Barnes and G. Clifford Noble and is headquartered in New York City. Barnes & Noble is known for its large selection of books, magazines, and newspapers, as well as its cafe and music section. The company also sells e-books and e-readers through its Nook Digital division. Barnes & Noble has struggled in recent years due to competition from online retailers and the rise of e-books. The company has closed many of its stores and has shifted its focus to its online business.