I don't know if there's any real need for B&N to go international is there? Not speaking from any position of knowledge really, but isn't the U.S. market big enough to sustain a company like B&N?
Surely you don't always have to compete against your biggest rival in one country by matching them in every other country?
Although as an Aussie, I wouldn't mind having the extra option.
Regards
Caleb