SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION - Narrative (Details) - Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Supplementary Information Disclosures [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	$ 2,400	$ 2,378	$ 0	$ 2,378	$ 0
Severance Costs	2,000
Legal and advisory professional services costs	$ 400

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