• Barnes & Noble will open a 27,000-square-foot flagship store at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California on Aug. 26, 2026.
• Location at 3333 Bear Street, Suite 340, in a former Sports Chalet space; returns to the market more than a decade after closing.
• Opening-week incentives include double stamps for members Aug. 26-30, $50 off NOOK devices, 40% off DVD and Blu-ray titles.
• Management targets 60 new stores in 2026; the Costa Mesa opening is one of three scheduled for Aug. 26.

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