Sorry if this has been discussed, but a most casual search didn't turn anything up on this. See this link to Cnet:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-...=2547-1_3-0-20
The article isn't clear if the action is 1) real and 2) a result of disappointing sales, or the advance of technology. But this and other economic news regarding B&N makes me wonder just how healthy they are.