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Borders' closings

Reflections on the company's decline

by Sally Mitani

posted 4/4/2011

In early March the Arborland Borders was festooned with black, yellow, and red block print signage bearing more exclamation points than any reputable English teacher would allow: Nothing Held Back!! Everything on Sale!! The place was mobbed. Periodically a loudspeaker blared rules about coupons and discounts (in most cases, forget it) and returns (ditto).

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