CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — The Galleria had announced earlier this summer that popular book retailer, Barnes & Noble would be coming to the Cheektowaga based mall.
Originally as reported by our partners at Buffalo Business First the book store was expected to open in July but the retailer has officially shared that they will be opening on Wednesday, November 6 at 10 a.m.
“As we open new stores across the country, returning to malls has been a priority — especially those that lost their bookstores during the downturn of the early 2000s,” said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble. “Walden Galleria is a vibrant shopping center, and Barnes & Noble is a perfect fit.”
The store will be located next to the Apple store on the malls lower level, in what used to be a William Sonoma storefront. This will be the sixth location in Western New York.
“We are so excited to be opening Barnes & Noble here at the Galleria mall,” said Store Manager Joel Wolfe, Barnes & Noble bookseller of 11 years. “Books are experiential and require time to browse and feel and contemplate over. The ability to introduce people to these works of art is truly a privilege, and we cannot wait to welcome readers into this beautiful new Barnes & Noble.”
