Barnes & Noble didn’t want to close its Towson store, but is leaving due to forces beyond its control, according to a corporate executive in New York.

“The property is going through a major re-development, which would not allow for us to remain in place during the construction,” said David Deason, vice president of development for Barnes & Noble, in a statement. “We have enjoyed serving our customers in Towson and we look forward to continuing to serve them at the nearby Pikesville, White Marsh and Power Plant stores.”

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