Barnes & Noble College Launches Enhanced Gift Card Program to Elevate the Campus Store Experience
Barnes & Noble College (NYSE: BNED) launched an enhanced campus store gift card program on May 18, 2026.
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Barnes & Noble College (NYSE: BNED) launched an enhanced campus store gift card program on May 18, 2026. The fully integrated omnichannel solution supports physical and digital cards, school-specific or universal designs, flexible denominations up to $500, and real-time balance access.
The program enables purchase and redemption in-store and online, offers instant digital delivery or shipped physical cards, and includes bulk purchasing to support campus initiatives, recognition programs, and community engagement.
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News Market Reaction – BNED
On May 18, the day this news came out, BNED closed 0.45% below the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the May 18 session.
Key Figures
- Max gift card denomination
- $500
- Campus store gift cards in flexible denominations up to this amount
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Fiscal Q3 2026 revenue growth, positive net income, and dividend initiation.
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First half 2026 results with higher revenue and lower net debt.
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omnichannel technical
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Fully Integrated Omnichannel Solution Provides Greater Flexibility, Convenience and Connection
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnes & Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading solutions provider for higher education, today announced the launch of an enhanced BNC campus store gift card program with new features that strengthen convenience, engagement, and connection to the campus community.
The program reflects BNC’s commitment to elevating the campus store experience and better serving students, families, alumni, fans, and institutional partners. Available at Barnes & Noble College campus stores nationwide, the program expands opportunities for campus communities to engage with their institutions through flexible gifting options.
Enhancements include the availability of gift cards in both physical and digital formats that can be purchased and redeemed at campus stores or their respective websites for a truly seamless omni-channel experience. Digital cards provide instant fulfillment via email or text, while physical cards can be shipped directly to recipients.
Gift cards will be available in either a school-specific or universal design and in flexible denominations up to
More than a gifting solution, the program expands how students, families, alumni, and fans connect with their campus stores — whether celebrating milestones, supporting academic success, or purchasing everyday essentials and school-branded merchandise.
“This launch reflects our continued focus on the campus retail experience,” said Jonathan Shar, Chief Executive Officer of Barnes & Noble Education. “Our enhanced gift card program strengthens the connection between institutions and their communities while delivering added flexibility and convenience for students and families. Efforts like this reflect our continued focus on innovation, customer experience, and impactful institutional collaboration.”
About Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) is a leading solutions provider to higher education. BNED manages a network of college stores featuring essential academic materials and distinct institutional branded merchandise in addition to providing other services that enhance campus life and the scholastic experience. Through its family of brands, including Barnes & Noble College and MBS, BNED offers greater affordability and accessibility to course materials and learning tools that help achieve success in the classroom and beyond. For more information, please visit www.bned.com.
For more information about Barnes & Noble College’s campus solutions and services, please visit www.bncollege.com.
Media Contact:
Gene King
Barnes & Noble Education
Corporate Communications
gking@bned.com
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b0952f3f-3cae-4550-84e4-eb8a068a6aba
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