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Borders troubles

Borders, the second-largest bookselling chain in the U.S., may be forced to sell itself off after hitting a financial crunch. Here are some takes on the chain’s troubles:

  • Borders bookstore may be up for sale (Times Online)
  • Giant Bookstore Chain Goes Broke, To Get Mopped Up By Even More Giant Bookstore Chain (Wired)
  • Could Indigo target Borders? (The Globe and Mail)
  • Did Borders kill the small, downtown bookstore? (MSNBC.com)
  • The Rise and Fall of Borders (Gather.com)

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