Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Bookstore
|
| gptkbp:acquisition |
Acquired_by_Barnes_&_Noble
|
| gptkbp:advertising |
Print ads
Online ads Radio ads TV ads |
| gptkbp:built |
2011
|
| gptkbp:communityInvolvement |
Workshops
Book fairs Reading programs Author signings |
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Barnes_&_Noble
Books-A-Million |
| gptkbp:customerBase |
Professionals
Students Families Book lovers |
| gptkbp:employeeCount |
Varied by location
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1971
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Tom_Borders
|
| gptkbp:hasLocation |
over 500
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Ann_Arbor,_Michigan
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Borders Chicago
|
| gptkbp:industry |
Bookselling
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Community engagement
Promoted reading culture Influenced bookselling industry Pioneered cafe concept in bookstores |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Chicago
|
| gptkbp:loyaltyProgram |
Borders Rewards
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Bankruptcy filing
Merger discussions Liquidation sale Store closing sales |
| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:Borders_Group,_Inc.
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Local businesses
Authors Publishers |
| gptkbp:priceRange |
Books
Movies Music Gifts Magazines |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
Reading areas
Event space Open layout Cafe seating |
| gptkbp:services |
Cafe
Events Book sales |
| gptkbp:type |
Retail_Store
|
| gptkbp:website |
borders.com
|