Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Colorado Springs02/26/2026

Author Rebecca Yarros to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, March 4^th, 2026

Colorado Springs, CO - February 25, 2026

Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Colorado Springs, CO bookstore on Wednesday, March 4^th.

The bookstore will officially open to the public at 9AM on Wednesday the 4^th, with local author and literary legend Rebecca Yarros cutting the ribbon. Corduroy the bear will also join the festivities, welcoming readers of all ages and joining in a special weekend story time.

The new Barnes & Noble will offer about 18,000 square feet of books, toys, games, magazines, gift items, a Barnes & Noble Café with beautiful mountain views, and more. The new Colorado Springs Barnes & Noble is located in First & Main Town Center (3173 Cinema Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80922). This is a new construction in the expansive shopping area, located next to Ulta and near Dick's Sporting Goods.

The new Colorado Springs Barnes & Noble will be the second grand opening on March 4^th, with the newest Barnes & Noble in Chicago's Hyde Park opening on the same day. This store joins two other existing Barnes & Noble stores in Colorado Springs and is the third new location to open in Colorado in the last two years.

Barnes & Noble Premium and Rewards Members will earn double stamps on all purchases made between March 4^th and 8^th. Customers who are not yet Members are encouraged to sign up and start earning stamps and rewards right away.

Everyone who visits the new Colorado Springs Barnes & Noble during the grand opening will have access to exclusive deals, like $50 off any NOOK device. Customers can also save 40% on all DVD, Blu-ray, and 4k Ultra HD movies.

"Bookstores are enjoying an extraordinary renaissance, with new Barnes & Noble stores opening across the country, as also so many new independent bookstores," said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble. "What could be more exciting than to have Rebecca Yarros opening our latest, in Colorado Springs. No author better exemplifies the excitement of books and reading, and the unique pleasures of bookstores as places of discovery."

Barnes & Noble is enjoying a period of tremendous growth as the strategy to hand control of each bookstore to its local booksellers has proven so successful. The bookseller is experiencing strong sales in its existing stores and has been opening many new stores after more than 15 years of declining store numbers.

Having fallen below 600 locations as recently as 2023, it now has over 700 bookstores. In 2025, Barnes & Noble opened more new bookstores in a single year than it had in the whole decade from 2009 to 2019. The bookseller will open over 60 new bookstores in 2026. This opening in Colorado Springs is the seventh new store to open in so far 2026.

Miranda Anderson, the Store Manager of the new Barnes & Noble in Colorado Springs, commented, "The most exciting aspect of opening the new store is the opportunity to create a vibrant, welcoming space where the community can connect and share their passion for books and reading. I look forward to engaging with book lovers through author events, children's crafts and Storytime, and book clubs. We are excited about the grand opening and cannot wait to share our store with the community!"

Customers can discover more about upcoming events and news by following @bncinemapointco on social media.

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