Borders Group

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Borders Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates book, music and movie superstores, and mall-based bookstores. The Company's operating subsidiaries include Borders, Inc. (Borders), Walden Book Company, Inc. (Waldenbooks) and Borders Australia Pty Limited. The Company’s operates in three segments: Borders Superstores, Waldenbooks Specialty – more... Retail stores and International stores. At January 31, 2009, it operated 518 superstores under the Borders name, including 515 in the United States and three in Puerto Rico. The Company also operated 386 mall-based and other small format bookstores, including stores operated under the Waldenbooks, Borders Express and Borders Outlet names, as well as Borders-branded airport stores. On June 10, 2008, the Company sold all of the outstanding shares of Borders Australia Pty Limited, Borders New Zealand Limited and Borders Pte. Ltd. to companies affiliated with A&R Whitcoulls Group Holdings Pty Limited.
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Borders Group Employer Reviews

Fun and productive workplace, unfortunately the company was bankrupted.
Barista (Former Employee), Lancaster drive Salem OR 97305 –
Great employees, poor upper management direction and focus
Office Supervisor, Cafe Manager (Former Employee), Charlotte, NC –
I loved the job was sad that it had to come to an end, when the company closed.
Cafe Manager/ Supervisor (Former Employee), Woodbridge, Virginia –
Fun-spirited place to work
Sales & Service Manager / Hiring Manager (Former Employee), Altamonte Springs, Florida –
Challenging and fun media retail chain.
General Manager (Former Employee), Largo, MD –

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