Google Inc (GOOG): Why Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS) Opened Up

But now Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) has unleashed the power of Google’s storefront while simultaneously putting the Nook on sale for Mother’s Day. The combination should hopefully jump-start the Nook sales machine, giving it the momentum it needs to regain the ground that it’s been losing recently.

On top of the Google Play access, there’s also the possibility that a future Nook could run Windows 8. New, smaller Windows machines have been announced recently, and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has already dropped $300 million into the Nook business, giving it plenty of reasons to work out new ways to sell more machines.

In short, the move to open up the Google Play store isn’t just a good thing for current Nook HD owners, it’s a sign for investors. Changes are ahead, and the Nook isn’t going to sit on the sidelines while other tablets take all the sales and spotlight.

The article Why You Should Buy Barnes & Noble — and Maybe a Nook, Too originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Andrew Marder.

Fool contributor Andrew Marder has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Google. The Motley Fool owns shares of Google and Microsoft.

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