WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS) announced the promotion of Demos Parneros to CEO, and a member of the Board, effective immediately. Leonard Riggio will step down as CEO and remain Chairman of the Board.
Parneros has been COO of Barnes & Noble since November 2016. Prior to joining the company, Parneros served as President, North American Stores & Online at Staples, Inc.
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