Barnes & Noble Opens Helena Store and Closes Two Locations

Barnes & Noble expanded its presence in Montana on November 11, 2026, by opening an 8,000-square-foot bookstore in Helena. Located in the Skyway Regional Shopping Center at 2005 Cromwell Dixon Lane, the new store marks the company's ninth location in the state. CEO James Gaunt noted that the opening timing just before the holiday season was particularly beneficial.

While expanding in Montana, the company announced it will close two other locations on January 13, 2027. The Aurora City Place store in the Denver metropolitan area will close after 23 years of operation. In South Miami, the Sunset Place location will close after 27 years to accommodate a major redevelopment of the shopping center, which will add new apartments, restaurants, and shops.

Barnes & Noble will continue to operate other stores in the Miami area, including locations in Coral Gables, Kendall, Pinecrest, and Midtown Miami. The new Helena store is managed by Adam Pearce and Stacy Sylva.