Barnes & Noble Coming Soon to Crossgates in Albany, NY!
— Renowned retail bookseller will be opening late summer 2026 —
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Albany, NY — Crossgates is excited to announce that Barnes & Noble, America’s premier bookseller and cultural hub, will be opening a new location at Crossgates on the upper level next to REI!
The new Barnes & Noble store will cover over 18,000 square feet, including a café, and carry all the best books, as well as a wide range of toys, games, vinyl and a wonderful selection of paper and gifting items usually found at Barnes & Noble. Designed as a welcoming community space, the store features comfortable reading areas where customers are encouraged to linger, spend time, and enjoy discovering their next favorite read.
“We are thrilled to welcome Barnes & Noble to Crossgates,” said Jennifer Smith, General Manager of Crossgates Mall. “This renowned bookseller is a perfect addition to our diverse mix of retail and entertainment brands, and we know it will become a beloved destination for book lovers throughout the Capital Region.”
Barnes & Noble stores are known not only for their broad selection of titles but also as community gathering places—hosting author events, book clubs, and educational programs that bring people together around a shared love of reading.
The addition of Barnes & Noble underscores Crossgates Mall’s continued momentum and commitment to a tenant mix that blends nationally recognized brands with engaging destinations for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Additional details regarding the store’s opening date and grand opening celebrations will be shared in the coming weeks. For more information and updates, visit www.shopcrossgates.com.
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About Crossgates Mall
Crossgates is the Capital Region’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination offering an impressive selection of national brands and the newest retail concepts. The center is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Going, Going, Going Gone!, Primark and Best Buy, while offering more than 180 retail shops, including Apple. Crossgates offers 10 entertainment venues and over 20 on-site eateries, such as Dave & Buster’s, Get Air, Billy Beez, Apex Entertainment, Maggie McFly’s and Regal Cinemas with IMAX. Or simply relax at our award-winning day spa, Spa Mirbeau. Located adjacent to a dual-branded 192-room Homewood Suites and Tru by Hilton hotel and a COSTCO Wholesale, Crossgates is your destination to EAT. SHOP. PLAY. STAY. Additional information regarding Crossgates can be found at shopcrossgates.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
About Barnes & Noble, Inc.
Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest retail bookseller in the United States. The Company has more than 700 bookstores across the United States, as well as its online bookstore at bn.com, the NOOK digital business which offers both eBooks and audiobooks, including the B&N Audiobooks subscription, the SparkNotes educational service, and stationery and gift retailer Paper Source. General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be found on the Company’s website at www.bn.com.