Barnes & Noble announced it will open a new flagship store in downtown Seattle as part of a massive expansion effort that will open 60 new locations across the U.S. in 2026.
The new Seattle location will be at 520 Pike Street and will be the first downtown Barnes & Noble store since the Pacific Place location closed in 2020.
“Barnes & Noble’s return to downtown Seattle is enormous. When a national retailer returns to downtown, it’s an indicator of confidence in our center city and the strength of our retail trade area,” Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) president and CEO Jon Scholes said, according to FOX 13.
Barnes & Noble opens new Seattle location in 2026
Seattle’s new Barnes & Noble will occupy 17,538 square feet inside the 29-story tower at the corner of Pike Street and 6th Avenue, featuring classic offerings like books, toys, games, magazines, and more…