Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. engages in the management and operation of bookstore chains in universities. It operates through the following segments: Barnes & Noble College (BNC), MBS Textbook Exchange (MBS), and Digital Student Solutions (DSS). Read More The BNC segment operates physical campus bookstores, the majority of which also have school-branded e-commerce sites operated by BNC. The MBS segment operates virtual bookstores for colleges, universities, and K-12 schools; and also wholesales textbooks. The DSS segment includes direct-to-student product and service offerings to assist students to study more effectively and improve academic performance. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ.