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I love this store. But i hate Waldens books, which is owned by borders. They have a great layout and very nice stores!
yea i have one it my town lol it opened ina old cathilc school lol
QuoteOriginally posted by tokensafari
I love this store. But i hate Waldens books, which is owned by borders. They have a great layout and very nice stores!
All the Philly-Area WaldenBooks stores have been remodeled in the past few months as "Borders Express". The stores are less cluttered now and have a modern design like Borders have..however there is less selection.
this borders is in Albany new york near colonie mall
from http://www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=35
this borders is in Bridgewater new jersey. this is a weird looking borders
from from Site Ride Headlines of www.siteride.com
Borders in Concord NH, opened in part of a former Rich's.
the waldenbooks in pheasant lane mall is borders express. Are some still waldenbooks??
This is the one in Neshaminy Mall, Cornwells Heights, Pa. It opened no more then five years ago.
(http://www.bordersstores.com/data/bstores/stores/images/store_images/10278.jpg)
http://www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=15-10278
This is my former Best as you can see its a Borders today as well as a Men's Warehouse. The Best opened in the late 70's, 1978-1979, around then, and closed with the fleet in 1996. Borders and The Men's Warehouse took over less then a year later.
(http://www.bordersstores.com/data/bstores/stores/images/store_images/220.jpg)
http://www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=220
Here is one of the three Borders stores in the Albany area. This one is located on Wolf Road in front of Colonie Center, and I have friends who work at this location as well. It opened in 94, I believe. It was just remodeled on the inside as well.
QuoteOriginally posted by amesman
Here is one of the three Borders stores in the Albany area. This one is located on Wolf Road in front of Colonie Center, and I have friends who work at this location as well. It opened in 94, I believe. It was just remodeled on the inside as well.
Heres another pic of it.
(http://www.bordersstores.com/data/bstores/stores/images/store_images/35.jpg)
http://www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=35
borders books may get bought out!
says http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10809451/ of
Buy-out groups peruse Borders
Updated: 9:42 p.m. ET Jan. 11, 2006
Borders Groupcould emerge as the next US retailer to be taken private, as a number of big buy-out groups consider making offers for the Michigan-based book and music store chain.
Several private equity firms in recent weeks have held discussions with banks willing to assemble a financing package to fund a purchase of Borders, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Last night, Borders reported strong results for the holiday season, with comparable sales at US superstores up 2.2 per cent. The company also revised its guidance for fourth-quarter earnings towards the upper end of the range it had previously suggested.
The buy-out groups ? which include Texas Pacific Group, Bain Capital, Apollo Management and Leonard Green Partners ? have been waiting for the holiday results from Borders to decide whether or not to proceed with bids. Insiders said any offers were likely to value the company in excess of $25 a share, or almost $1.8bn.
It was unclear last night what effect the strong sales might have on the prospects for a buy-out. The figures could embolden the private equity firms to move forward, and even to consider higher offers than what they envisaged. On the other hand, Borders' management might be more reluctant to sell on the back of such an encouraging showing.
Yesterday, the company's shares rose 1.3 per cent to $22.41, giving it a market capitalisation of $1.5bn.
Borders came close to agreeing on a sale to private equity groups in 2003 but the deal fell apart in the final stages of negotiations.
A buy-out of Borders would extend a string of dealmaking in US retailing, which has been driven mostly by private equity groups. Last year, Toys R Us and Neiman Marcus were purchased by consortiums of buy-out firms. This week, Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse received final bids for the company, which is expected to be sold for more than $2bn.
Borders operates about 1,200 stores under the Waldenbooks and Borders brands. It has significant international operations, including 54 Borders stores.
The company traces its history to the 1970s when Tom and Louis Borders opened a bookstore in the academic community of Ann Arbor, Michigan. In the 1980s, Waldenbooks and Borders were merged under the ownership of Kmart, a discount retailer, then spun off as a public company in the early 1990s.
The company has developed a fierce rivalry with Barnes & Noble, the New York-based book store chain. A decade ago, B&N was close to buying Borders, but the deal fell apart, partly over antitrust concerns.
Some observers do not exclude the possibility that B&N might look at Borders again should it hire its long-time financial advisers at Merrill Lynch to run an auction following the interest from the buy-out groups.
Boise, ID (Moving to Boise Towne Square Mall in 2006)
here is the borders where Ames was in ithaca new york in the pyramid mall.
here is the borders in the independence mall in kingston massachusetts. it opened in early 2000s in abandonded retail store space
from http://www.pyramidmg.com/portfolio/independence_mall.asp
Kalispell, MT
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the borders where Ames was in ithaca new york in the pyramid mall.
Actually, that was the former JCPenney store. The old Ames was near the other end of the mall.
here is the borders books in the white plains westchester pavilion
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1140393834&subNum=10214000763
San Francisco, CA
Here's the Borders in Syracuse in Carousel Center.
Buffalo(Cheektowaga), New York
here is the borders in west lebanon nh that opened in march 2000
form http://www.kgiproperties.com/properties/location/26/
borders is coming to brunswick in the merrymeeting plaza where shaw's was.
Delaware
here is the borders in manchester CT near the mall and sam's and home depot.
here is the borders in simsbury CT and I was there around 8 am july 21, 2006. it is in the big plaza with bob's stores and the cinema.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the borders in simsbury CT and I was there around 8 am july 21, 2006. it is in the big plaza with bob's stores and the cinema.
simsbury ct
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the borders in simsbury CT and I was there around 8 am july 21, 2006. it is in the big plaza with bob's stores and the cinema.
simsbury ct
simsbury
borders in west hartford / farmington ct in the sports authority plaza
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
borders in west hartford / farmington ct in the sports authority plaza
borders in west hartford ct
here is the borders in danbury CT that is 2 levels and opened probably 9-10 yrs ago.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
here is the borders in danbury CT that is 2 levels and opened probably 9-10 yrs ago.
danbury
borders in mt. kisco (mount kisco) ny in the downtown area
Borders is opening in part of the former Lord & Taylor store at the Meriden Square Mall in September of this year. The other parts of the store have been filled for just over a year now with Dicks & Best Buy,
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
Borders is opening in part of the former Lord & Taylor store at the Meriden Square Mall in September of this year. The other parts of the store have been filled for just over a year now with Dicks & Best Buy,
as of august 4, 2006, here is the construction of the borders in meriden ct in the mall.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
Borders is opening in part of the former Lord & Taylor store at the Meriden Square Mall in September of this year. The other parts of the store have been filled for just over a year now with Dicks & Best Buy,
as of august 4, 2006, here is the construction of the borders in meriden ct in the mall.
meriden ct
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
Borders is opening in part of the former Lord & Taylor store at the Meriden Square Mall in September of this year. The other parts of the store have been filled for just over a year now with Dicks & Best Buy,
as of august 4, 2006, here is the construction of the borders in meriden ct in the mall.
meriden ct
meriden ct
bangor me one
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
bangor me one
bangor me
the one in the mall in syracuse ny and it is 2 stories
borders ithaca ny
ithaca ny one
middletown ny one
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
borders in mt. kisco (mount kisco) ny in the downtown area
that borders use to be a school before that clsoed down borders oppend there in 1997
the one in victor ny (15 minutse from rochester ny)
Here's the new Borders at Crossgates Mall under construction. It is on the upper level in the former TJ Maxx space, but it has a lower level entrance with escalators.
Borders at the Maine Mall in South Portland.
Crossgates Mall again. This time with the logo up. Since this picture was taken, the store has been opened.
Has Borders pretty much converted over all the Waldenbooks to their name?
QuoteOriginally posted by Crawford
Has Borders pretty much converted over all the Waldenbooks to their name?
most but not some are still waldenbooks.
QuoteOriginally posted by Crawford
Has Borders pretty much converted over all the Waldenbooks to their name?
Nope, there one in the Mall in GA by me.
borders in in erie pa in millcreek pavilion around the millcreek mall.
Evansville Indiana
Another shot of Evv
borders in strongsville ohio (not far from cleveland)
borders king of prussia mall in pa
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
borders king of prussia mall in pa
king of prussia
QuoteOriginally posted by ameskmart1
Boise, ID (Moving to Boise Towne Square Mall in 2006)
Same store after closing taken April 9, 2007
The Borders in Philadelphia (Chestnut Hill) is closing next month. According to the paper, it opened in 1994. That sounds a bit early. I have never heard of them closing before. Not that long ago the "Cafe Espresso" closed for a Seattle's Best Coffee. Borders Express (formerly Waldenbooks) in Springfield Mall, Springfield, PA is closing too.
Are any still Waldenbooks?
It would be nice if Borders opened in the former Bernies in Southington. It would have to be a smaller Borders as Bernies is only 20,000 Sq. Feet.
I like Borders better than B&N. B&N seems to be more expensive.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
borders king of prussia mall in pa
Where is the Borders in relation to the Thomasville and The Cheesecake Factory?
The Border's is in the mall on The Second Floor of "The Court" section of the mall in "The Pavilion Section I" From the mall map it looks like it's near Urban Outfitters. The mall also has a Border's Express in the section called "The Plaza" http://kingofprussiamall.com/upload/287.pdf
Border's Book & Music is struggling and has shut down a couple dozen stores in the greater Washington DC Area. They also have stopped paying publishers.
AMAZON, The Kindle, and The Nook are all part of the reason the chain is struggling.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/20/AR2011012006347.html?sid=ST2011012006666
Eventhough the kindle is the reason, I really like to go to borders just to feel the paper in my hands and have a cup of coffee. sad :(
Update: Borders is expected to file for bankruptcy this Monday or Tuesday and shutter 200 of its 647 stores. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/12/borders-bankruptcy-detail_n_822128.html
This really sucks. I like Borders much better than Barnes & Noble. *sigh* So much for hope of them opening a location in the former Southington Bernie's.
They filed for Chapter 11 today and plan on closing 30% of their stores.
Yea the Nashua NH store is closing
The Peabody location was my introduction to the joys of book and music superstores, so it'll be sad to see them close. I find it hard to believe that they will successfully emerge, especially with retail executioners GE Capital putting up the DIP financing.
From..........the site
For generations, Borders stores have been beacons of enlightenment and education, where readers young and old explore their passions and find those special books that speak to them personally. As Borders moves forward, our commitment to you is to be a best-in-class bookseller-whether it's our stores or Borders.com-where you can purchase books and related products that stimulate and satisfy your reading interests.
However, because of the ongoing impact of the difficult U.S. economy, coupled with the rapidly changing bookselling environment, we must restructure Borders and reposition our business for long-term success. We determined that the best path for Borders to have the ability to achieve this reorganization is through the Chapter 11 process, which we commenced February 16.
Borders will continue to maintain its strong national presence. Our nationwide network of stores is foundational to the Borders brand. Over the next several weeks however, Borders will be closing underperforming stores within our network.
Click here for a list of closing stores.
Should your local store be affected, please use the Store Locator above to find another Borders store near you, or purchase from our vast selection of books and other merchandise here on Borders.com.
Its funny how when companies close store, Manchester CT is always on these lists. Goes to show you going crazy with Sprawl, these type of areas are always the first to go. Manchester lost places like Kmart, Hops, Unos, 99 to name a few. One area you rarely see (unless the whole company goes belly up), is around West Farms. Boarders will stay open, both the location inside West Farms and down the street. The Disney Store only location left in CT is West Farms.
Quote from: TRU7536 on February 16, 2011, 08:12:24 PM
Its funny how when companies close store, Manchester CT is always on these lists. Goes to show you going crazy with Sprawl, these type of areas are always the first to go. Manchester lost places like Kmart, Hops, Unos, 99 to name a few. One area you rarely see (unless the whole company goes belly up), is around West Farms. Boarders will stay open, both the location inside West Farms and down the street. The Disney Store only location left in CT is West Farms.
Two words: West Hartford (need I say more)
It seems like that's all people do in that town is shop. From the book stores to the grocery stores, they are never dead.
Nix that Cranston, RI closure due to last-minute negotiations with the landlord:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2011/03/18/borders_adds_ri_store_to_closures_list/
Phew. The one I like going to in Meriden is still not on the list. :)
I went to the Borders location near me that's closing on Monday, here's some pics of it-
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These are the Borders in the Philadelphia area are closing.
- King of Prussia, PA: The Pavilion at King of Prussia 650 Mall Blvd.
- Langhome, PA: Marketplace at Oxford Valley 2343 E. Lincoln Highway
- Philadelphia, PA: (closing by late May 2011) 1 South Broad, Suite 100
These are the Borders that are staying open in the Philadelphia area
(within 25 miles of Bensalem, PA):
- Langhorne, PA: 263 Oxford Vally Mall (Borders Express)
- Mt. Laurel, NJ: 4010 Dearborn Circle
- Warrington, PA: 1565 Main Street
- Plymouth Meeting, PA: 500 W Germantown Pike, Space 1090 (Borders Express)
- North Wales, PA: 1 Airport Plaza
- Wynnewood, PA: 80 East Wynnewood Road
- Bryn Mawr, PA: Rosemont Shopping Center
- Philadelphia Int'l Airport: 8500 Essington Ave. Sp. #DE 10 (Borders Airport)
- Philadelphia Int'l Airport: 8500 Essington Ave. Terminal B/C
(Borders Airport)
Borders revised their store closure list again yesterday:
http://www.bordersreorganization.com/pdflib/Reorganization_Closure_Listupdated3-24.pdf
As many as 92 more stores could close, including Farmington, CT...
http://www.courant.com/business/hc-borders-westfarms-store-20110425,0,476135.story
The Southbury Borders is now closed, I haven't checked the Avon CT one at the site of the former Farmington Valley Mall. It's probably gone by now. I also haven't checked the one near Danbury either.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Borders Group said that it is faced with closing dozens of its best-performing stores due to a requirement of its bankruptcy financing if their landlords don't agree to extend a lease-negotiation period.
Borders, which filed for bankruptcy protection in February, has extension agreements for 365 stores. But the book seller said in a court filing Thursday that it is still negotiating extensions for 51 stores, many of which are among its top-selling stores, including one near Penn Station in New York.
The impacted stores are in 23 states and include 10 at airports across the country.
The company's special bankruptcy financing requires it to start closing the stores where it has not obtained extensions by June 22. But Borders said it has asked its lenders to waive that requirement until a hearing about the sale of the company on July 21. The lenders are considering the request, Borders said.
Borders said it is in discussions with several buyers who have indicated they would be interested in buying some of the stores the company might have to close. Liquidating the stores "may not maximize their value for the benefit of creditors and will result in a significant loss of jobs," Borders said in the filing.
It's over - Borders to liquidate, close all remaining stores
http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/07/18/borders-calls-off-auction-plans-to-liquidate/?hp
Some interesting local flavor from Ann Arbor, MI where Borders originated and is still headquartered; lots of stories are linked from this one:
http://annarbor.com/business-review/borders-liquidation-chapter-11-ann-arbor-bookstore-chain-borders-group-e-books/
Borders, R.I.P.
http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/07/18/borders-calls-off-auction-plans-to-liquidate/?hp
So sad. I guess its 2009 all over again, since I remember when this happened with Circuit City and L&T. :'(
Here's another story about Borders plans to liquidate:
http://news.yahoo.com/borders-end-ripple-effect-across-country-225525182.html (http://news.yahoo.com/borders-end-ripple-effect-across-country-225525182.html)
And here's one about Kobo's plans that's related to Borders:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20080984-93/kobo-trying-to-untangle-itelf-from-borders-mess/?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=Crave (http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20080984-93/kobo-trying-to-untangle-itelf-from-borders-mess/?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=Crave)
Yeah, kinda looks that way, although by 2006 you could tell how things were going to turn out. Books-A-Million is bidding on 30 locations across the country, including their first locations in New England. I've never set foot in a BAM, but word has it they're not quite up to Borders standards in the customer service department...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/thirty-borders-locations-could-stay-open-under-a-books-a-million-bid/2011/07/22/gIQAza6UTI_story.html
Edit 7-26-11: BAM has withdrawn its bid saying they could not come to terms. Apparently the sticking point was that BAM wanted to take over the inventory of the stores, which would have been impossible as the liquidators now own the inventory.
http://www.csmonitor.com/Books/chapter-and-verse/2011/0726/Borders-to-Books-A-Million-deal-falls-through
Edit 7-26-11: Bull Moose, a Maine-based chain that does business in two New England states, is considering bids on a handful of New England Borders locations. They've had some success selling books at two of its stores at a 35% discount off the cover price.
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/07/26/business/bull-moose-plans-to-bid-on-‘handful’-of-borders-locations
Unfortunately, the only remaining Memphis store began their GOB sale yesterday. Just as always, there were long lines of customers. There was one last-ditch attempt for them to be picked up by Books-a-million, but it did not pan out since they're only picking up about a dozen stores across the countr.
Am I crazy that I still want to walk around leisurely in a book store and not just buy books online or stare at a Kindle? (No offense to anyone who loves them, but I like the feel of holding a book in my hands!)
There goes another well-loved chain and thousands more who will be looking for jobs..... :'( :'( :'(
Quote from: McNuggetMan on July 19, 2011, 11:19:22 PM
So sad. I guess its 2009 all over again, since I remember when this happened with Circuit City and L&T. :'(
Borders will certainly be coming back as an online-store only like CC and LNT. Funny how these chains exist for years, build up a name, go bankrupt, then name is re-used for an online store.
Quote from: Zayre88 on July 24, 2011, 04:23:38 PM
Borders will certainly be coming back as an online-store only like CC and LNT. Funny how these chains exist for years, build up a name, go bankrupt, then name is re-used for an online store.
The online stores don't have the leverage of the old bricks-and-mortar retailer. Still, I wonder how much success these online-only iterations have. Without the top-of-mind awareness generated by the bricks-and-mortar stores I have to assume that the equity of these venerable old brand names tend to fade over time.
So when are they planning their final sales?
It sad to see such a wonderful chain go out of business.
sad :'(
As Borders going-out-of-business sales grind to a halt, all remaining merchandise is reduced to $1
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011109150474
Yesterday was Borders last day. They are now offically closed.
The one in Waterford, Connecticut is apparently the only one in Connecticut that got sold to Books-a-Million. :'(
An Article on the last day of The Meriden Square Mall Store, which was last Thursday 9/15/11.:
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/meriden/article_1bb9cdb4-dffa-11e0-8b70-001cc4c03286.html
According to the article the store was 22,000 Sq. Feet (small for a Borders).
My thoughts: If Old Navy wasn't in such a hurry to move their store into the mall, they could've waited a few months and took over the Border's rather than having the mall relocate 6-8 tenants for their store. They did the same thing when Steve & Barry's opened a few years ago. (It's now a shoe store called Encore Shoe Dept).
Kind of an interesting "twist" on the usual scenario (the big stores forcing the small stores out):
One small locally owned bookstore in Vermont that was badly damamged by flooding during the hurricane was able to obtain some new shelving and fixtures - from one of the closing Borders locations!
It's official the West Hartford Borders is closed.
My parents and I went down to see if it was still open, it was closed and completely empty.
This sucks. :'(
Bridgewater, NJ
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East Brunswick, NJ
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Wayne, NJ
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West Windsor, NJ
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Sayville, NY
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Eastgate (suburb of Cincinnati), Ohio
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That there is a nice looking building.
The former Borders in Simsbury, CT at the Simsbury Commons is becoming a Home Goods.
http://simsbury.patch.com/articles/homegoods-to-occupy-former-borders-location
The former one in Simsbury, CT is now Home Goods opening March 3, 2013. The one at the Meriden Square Mall remains vacant. It was supposed to be a Christmas Tree Shop, but that fell through, tough they had a Christmas Tree Shop Express there this year. The one near Westfarms Mall is now LA Fitness.
Quote from: Marc B on February 24, 2013, 02:52:09 PM
The former one in Simsbury, CT is now Home Goods opening March 3, 2013. The one at the Meriden Square Mall remains vacant. It was supposed to be a Christmas Tree Shop, but that fell through, tough they had a Christmas Tree Shop Express there this year. The one near Westfarms Mall is now LA Fitness.
The one near West Farms is becoming La Fitness.. Didn't know that
http://legacy.kimcorealty.com/File/MarketingBrochure/webapps/webprints/Flyer_SCTF0548.pdf
Quote from: Marc B on February 24, 2013, 04:51:46 PM
http://legacy.kimcorealty.com/File/MarketingBrochure/webapps/webprints/Flyer_SCTF0548.pdf
I went to the sports authority last week and they are working on the former borders building. That plaza seems to be coming a Long way for what it use to be. It's just built weird and to much parking, I think they can build another restaurant of they wanted.
Quote from: TRU7536 on March 09, 2013, 01:04:05 PM
Quote from: Marc B on February 24, 2013, 04:51:46 PM
http://legacy.kimcorealty.com/File/MarketingBrochure/webapps/webprints/Flyer_SCTF0548.pdf
I went to the sports authority last week and they are working on the former borders building. That plaza seems to be coming a Long way for what it use to be. It's just built weird and to much parking, I think they can build another restaurant of they wanted.
Wow!! When I looked at the Kimco realty site, it was the old plaza where Office Max was located. The site where Nordstrom Rack and Petco was the old Waldbaum's!! I see that Michael's (Where the old Office Max was) is closing.
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/22/business/borders-gift-card-holders-deserve-nothing-judge-rules/
Quote from: JimSawhill on March 22, 2013, 10:35:04 AM
Quote from: TRU7536 on March 09, 2013, 01:04:05 PM
Quote from: Marc B on February 24, 2013, 04:51:46 PM
http://legacy.kimcorealty.com/File/MarketingBrochure/webapps/webprints/Flyer_SCTF0548.pdf
I went to the sports authority last week and they are working on the former borders building. That plaza seems to be coming a Long way for what it use to be. It's just built weird and to much parking, I think they can build another restaurant of they wanted.
Wow!! When I looked at the Kimco realty site, it was the old plaza where Office Max was located. The site where Nordstrom Rack and Petco was the old Waldbaum's!! I see that Michael's (Where the old Office Max was) is closing.
Michaels is closing? Not surprised, that building is so out of place.
Quote from: TRU7536 on May 23, 2013, 05:02:14 PM
Michaels is closing? Not surprised, that building is so out of place.
It's still open.
Westlake, OH, location has now officially become "Nordstrom Rack." They gutted the building and redid the front entrance area to accommodate the new company.
http://avon-oh.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/nordstrom-racks-grand-opening-is-sept-12
Oh, Borders, how I miss you and your CONVENIENT ACCESS. Barnes & Noble is located in the 'little town' of Crocker Park next door, and I don't like having to park in a garage and walk half a mile to get to B&N. The only other book/music superstore around here is Books-A-Million, but that's out in Sandusky, and that's an hour away. :(
The Borders in the Maine Mall parking lot became Books-A-Million; it was one of the most expensive leases of the Borders chain. Even when it was Borders it was pretty busy.
The Borders at Southland Center in Taylor, MI, during that location's liquidation sale. It is presently a Forever 21.
BTW, I live about 35 miles east of where Borders was headquartered in it's 40 years in business.
The old Borders Express (started out as Waldenbooks, later Ukazoo Books) in Southgate, Michigan is now one of these temporary Halloween stores that take over parts of defunct store locations around this time every year-this one actually has the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man at one of the entrances!
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I really should split this into another topic, but since your post is on topic I won't.
Halloween City is a sister store to the Party City chain. It's main competitor is Spirit Halloween, which is owned by Spencer's.
There are less Spirit locations around this year than in year's past. In Connecticut a few years ago there were locations in Southington, Plainville, and Bristol. This year none of these towns have stores, although in defense to Southington and Plainville there is no available space for them.
In Southington they were in the former 7,500 Square Foot Fashion Bug location, which along with an adjacent former vacant store front is now a Guitar Center.
In Plainville they had a super-sized location, taking around 9,000 Square Feet of the 35,000 Square Foot Linen's N Things. Today that store is divided into 4 stores - Dollar Tree, Charming Charlie's, Men's Warehouse, and Five Below along with a 2,400 Square Foot vacant spot.
In Bristol they had a smaller location in the former Blockbuster Video. That space was divided into Jake's Wayback Burger and vacant space. There are 2 vacant spots where they could have opened a location in Bristol. There's a former Joanne's in the plaza where Big Lots is and Hobby Lobby is opening. That's 10,000 Square Feet. There's also a 23,000 Square Foot former Marshall's in that same plaza, although 7 or 8 years after they moved to a large location in Plainville some of their fixtures remain. Two other vacant spots are big enough, but are unacceptable. The former KB Toys is just over 12,000 Sqaure Foot, but they completely gutted that store, so there are no floors, ceilings, or walls and next to that is the former Fashion Bug at around 10,000 Square Feet. That location couldn't work because Rainbow was still operating a store there until around July or August. That's long past the deadline for Spirit to sign a lease.
There was another Halloween chain, but I don't remember the name.
The Borders near me is now a Pier One Imports.
Pier One relocated from another building which now houses a Trader Joe's.
Quote from: M.R.CALDOR on August 26, 2015, 06:34:38 PM
Quote from: TheFugitive on September 22, 2014, 09:02:32 AM
The Borders near me is now a Pier One Imports.
Pier One relocated from another building which now houses a Trader Joe's.
There was a Pier One in the Manchester, CT plaza. It is now vacant, here is video I shot, just today of the plaza.
Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtmKgpvZSXg&feature=youtu.be
Part Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqcvMYmU1p4
What happened to that plaza? I worked in that Office Depot in the 90s.
Quote from: JimSawhill on February 02, 2016, 04:40:10 PM
Quote from: M.R.CALDOR on August 26, 2015, 06:34:38 PM
Quote from: TheFugitive on September 22, 2014, 09:02:32 AM
The Borders near me is now a Pier One Imports.
Pier One relocated from another building which now houses a Trader Joe's.
There was a Pier One in the Manchester, CT plaza. It is now vacant, here is video I shot, just today of the plaza.
Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtmKgpvZSXg&feature=youtu.be
Part Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqcvMYmU1p4
What happened to that plaza? I worked in that Office Depot in the 90s.
The former borders became a gym
I'm going to have to check what the Borders at Meriden Square became..hm..
Quote from: Patrick Boots CEC on February 02, 2016, 06:36:04 PM
I'm going to have to check what the Borders at Meriden Square became..hm..
TJ MAXX.
OOh Now that is interesting..I'll have to post a photo comparison someday.
Interesting look at the last-ditch attempt to save Borders
http://www.retaildive.com/news/borders-bankruptcy-mike-edwards-ceo/428173/
Obviously closed in 2011
Currently occupied by The Edge Fitness Club in Manchester, CT (located at Pavilions Drive). It is nearby the former / vacant Sam's Club and the mall.
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Quote from: TheFugitive on September 22, 2014, 09:02:32 AMThe Borders near me is now a Pier One Imports.
Pier One relocated from another building which now houses a Trader Joe's.
Obviously the Pier One has also closed and the space has recently been divided between a discount eyeglass outlet and some sort of Italian street food takeout chain. I sort of miss the Borders. I could walk up there in a couple of minutes, grab a Seattle's Best coffee and be back at my desk in a few. Now I have to drive to get anyplace with decent coffee.