Borders Group Inc. which is the second largest U.S. bookstore chain announced that it will close more of its Waldenbooks stores in January to focus more on its profitable stores. The chain plans to close 200 Waldenbooks and Borders Express stores and slash 1,500 jobs in January 2010. The closing will any Borders superstores or any of its mall kiosks or mall stores.
In 2008, Borders closed 112 stores in 2008. Borders is trying to catch up to competitor Barnes & Noble who has already closed some of its small stores. Barnes & Noble also announced that it will close its remaining 50 B. Dalton stores by the end of January 2010.
Borders gift cards purchased are valid as long as the stores remain open and can be used at any Borders, Waldenbooks or Borders.com.
I have visited many bookstores and also prefer Borders as my first choice when shopping for book because there promise to keep you in line for no more than 3 minutes. I love the cafes and cozy feel where you can browse books and decide on which selection you wish to purchase. My second choice is Barnes & Noble but unfortunately the closes bookstore to my residence is Borders.
Whatever bookstore you favor the future of their success depends on you - so if you are a lover of books and have extra money in your budget buy a book at Borders or Barnes & Noble either at the store on online through their website.
Reading a book is much cheaper than going to a movie, concert or show or going out to eat. The key is to do everything in moderation.
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