Thomas A. Tolworthy

Barnes & Noble, Inc. engages in the provision of access to trade books and other content across its multi-channel distribution platform to its customers. It operates through Barnes & Noble Retail (B&N Retail), and NOOK segments. The B&N Retail segment focuses in the retail bookstores under the Barnes & Noble Booksellers trade name, which includes also publishing operations, Sterling Publishing. The NOOK segment refers to the digital business, offering digital books and magazines for sale and consumption online comprises of digital content such as eBooks, digital newsstand and sales of NOOK devices and accessories to B&N Retail. The company was founded by Leonard S. Riggio in December 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

ALCO Stores, Inc. owns and operates general merchandise stores. Its products include automotive, consumables and commodities, crafts, domestics, electronics, furniture, hardware, health and beauty aids, house wares, jewelry, ladies', men's and children's apparel and shoes, pre-recorded music and video, sporting goods, seasonal items, stationery, and toys. The company was founded by Alva Lease Duckwall in 1901 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. engages in the marketing of nutritional products. It offers vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Secaucus, NJ.

Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. distributes vitamins, nutritional supplements and mineral products. It offers nutritional supplements, herbs, sports nutrition formulas, homeopathic remedies and health, and beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in North Bergen, NJ.

Part of Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc., VS Direct, Inc. distributes vitamins, nutritional supplements, and mineral products. The company is based in North Bergen, NJ.

Twinlab Holdings, Inc. manufactures natural, organic vitamins, and other supplements. The company was founded on April 10, 2001 and is headquartered in East Lansing, MI.

Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, Inc. owns and operates a chain of campus bookstores for academic institutions, public, private, law and medical schools. It offers new and used textbooks, general reading books, notebooks, school merchandise, athletic gear and alumni products. The company was founded by Charles M. Barne in 1873 and is headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ.

Performance Direct, Inc. provides cycling product and services. It offers wide selection of bicycle, parts, and accessories including tires, gears, pumps, steers. valves, pedals, bags, gloves, and other related products. The company was founded in 1982 by Garry Snook and Sharon Snook and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC.