GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of intangible assets excluding goodwill (Details) - Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 95,000
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(214)
Intangible Assets, Net Carrying Amount	$ 94,786	$ 0
Intangible Assets, Weighted-average remaining life (Years)	13 years
Customer relationships
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 50,000
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(214)
Intangible Assets, Net Carrying Amount	49,786
Trade name
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	45,000
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	0
Intangible Assets, Net Carrying Amount	$ 45,000