(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona.)
By Bree Burkitt | Arizona Daily Sun
Barnes & Noble is officially out.
The Route 66 and Milton Road bookstore closed earlier this month after the landlord opted not to renew the lease, making way for a new Goodwill location to move in later this year.
The chain bookstore was completely empty Wednesday, along with the parking lot, after months of sales as their closing date loomed. The front door was tied with yellow caution tape and multiple signs taped to the windows reminded hopeful patrons that they’re closed — permanently.
“We have truly enjoyed serving our customers in Flagstaff for the past 23 years and would have loved to continue for many more,” a sign announcing the closure said.
The company did not respond to a request for comment from the Arizona Daily Sun, but the same sign stated that the store is “doing everything we can to find a new store in this area” and solicited ideas from the public for a potential new home.
