SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) Number	Jun. 10, 2024 USD ($)
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Number of operating segments | Number	2
Number of common class methods using earning per share (“EPS”) | Number	2
Number of reportable segments | Number	2
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Merchandise inventories		$ 336,741
Textbook rental inventories		$ 9,835
Restricted cash	$ 14,600
Revenue, Description of Payment Terms	payment terms are generally 30 days and do not extend beyond one year.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. | Minimum
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	12 months
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. | Maximum
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Rental periods duration	1 year
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Restricted cash	$ 13,600
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Restricted cash	$ 1,000