Date: August 19th, 2026 12:46 AM Author: Thriller Arrogant Electric Furnace
In November 2009, Borders in the United Kingdom and Ireland collapsed into administration, with all stores closed by year end, resulting in around 1,150 job losses.[8] In June 2011, Borders closed in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand after its franchisor went into administration.[9] In July 2011, Borders in the United States was liquidated after failing to find a buyer. It employed about 19,500 people throughout America, including Waldenbooks stores.[10][11] Its final U.S. stores closed in September 2011.[12]