William Lynch

Barnes & Noble, Inc. engages in the provision of access to trade books and other content across its multi-channel distribution platform to its customers. It operates through Barnes & Noble Retail (B&N Retail), and NOOK segments. The B&N Retail segment focuses in the retail bookstores under the Barnes & Noble Booksellers trade name, which includes also publishing operations, Sterling Publishing. The NOOK segment refers to the digital business, offering digital books and magazines for sale and consumption online comprises of digital content such as eBooks, digital newsstand and sales of NOOK devices and accessories to B&N Retail. The company was founded by Leonard S. Riggio in December 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Nook Digital LLC engages in the operation as an internet site that sells books and information related products. It offers books, eBooks, textbooks, newsstand, magazines, toys and games, movies, music, and related products and services. The company was founded on January 14, 1997 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.

Palm, Inc. manufactures handheld computing device products. It provides mobile products that help people to stay connected with their family, friends and colleagues, access and share information. The firm sells their products through Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels and at Palm online stores. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

HSN, Inc. is an interactive multi-channel retailer, which offers innovative and differentiated experiences through various platforms. It operates through HSN, and Cornerstone business segment. The HSN segment includes television home shipping programming broadcast; HSN.com and joymangano.com; mobile applications; outlet stores; direct-response television marketing; and wholesale distribution of certain proprietary products to other retailers. The Cornerstone segment is comprised of catalogs; websites; retail and outlet stores; and mobile applications. The company was founded in May 2008 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

Part of Match Group, Inc., Gifts.com is a private company that retails gifts, novelties, and souvenirs online. The company is based in West Hollywood, CA.

Savant Systems LLC designs, develops, and manufactures automation control systems. Its products include lighting, climate, shades, speakers and home theater. The company was founded by Robert P. Madonna in 2005 and is headquartered in Hyannis, MA.