Barnes & Noble is closing its store at the Shops at Tanforan in San Bruno, Calif. In a statement posted on social media, the bookstore chain noted: "It is with great sadness that we confirm the closure of our Barnes & Noble bookstore as our lease has ended. Our last day will be May 2, 2026. We have loved being a part of this neighborhood, and it has been our honor and privilege to be your bookseller for the last 20 years."
The 44-acre Tanforan property "is slated for a sweeping transformation," the San Francisco Chronicle reported, noting that in 2022, Alexandria Real Estate Equities acquired the mall for $328 million. The developer "has proposed replacing much of the aging shopping center with a mixed-use project that includes up to two million square feet of life-science space and at least 1,000 housing units near the San Bruno BART Station, keeping only a Target store and movie theater."