In this May 18, 2009 photo, customers enter the Barnes & Noble book store in Tallahassee, Fla. Barnes & Noble said Thursday, May 19, persistent weak spending by consumers led to a wider first-quarter loss. But its results beat analysts' estimates and the bookseller raised its profit forecast for the year. AP Photo logo AP Photo 33 months ago

In this May 18, 2009 photo, customers enter the Barnes & Noble book store in Tallahassee, Fla. Barnes & Noble said Thursday, May 19, persistent weak spending by consumers led to a wider first-quarter loss. But its results beat analysts' estimates and the bookseller raised its profit forecast for the year.

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