DEBT - Summary of outstanding borrowing (Details) - Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Balance sheet classification:
Long-term borrowings	$ 186,644	$ 0
Asset-backed revolving credit facility
DEBT
Debt instrument, Maturity Date	Jun. 09, 2028
Balance sheet classification:
Short-term borrowings	$ 0
Long-term borrowings	186,644
Total debt	$ 186,644