Pearl River, NY (May, 2007):  Katz & Associates Corporation is pleased to announce it has secured the right to represent Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) in its expansion throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Louisiana (outside of New Orleans).  The company is the world’s largest bookseller and operates 793 stores in 50 states.

Barnes & Noble pioneered the concept of the book superstore, combining vast inventory selection in books, music, DVD and magazines with comfortable ambiance.  Their cafés and local marketing programs have made their bookstores anchors in their communities and great places to spend leisure time. Barnes & Noble is the only bookseller with a fully operational multi-channel strategy – with retail locations from coast to coast and an online subsidiary, Barnes & Noble.com.

The prototypical Barnes & Noble store averages 28,000 square feet. Site selection criteria includes significant white-collar income with strong secondary education levels. Preferred retail venues include super regional malls and lifestyle centers.