Borders to close six massachusetts stores news the. Armchair bookstore dennis, massachusetts insider pages. Sign up for facebook today to discover local businesses near you. For the safety of our communities and booksellers, this location is temporarily closed. Sarah weinman talked by telephone about the bankruptcy filing on february 16, 2011, of the borders group of book stores. But for years, borders acted like it wasnt, culminating in the announcement this week that it would liquidate its remaining 399 stores. Join us as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory. Every time someone buys a new book, its used as soon as they walk out the door, visbeck said. Find book stores in hyannis ma online yellow pages. Whether you want a brand spankin new book or a gently used one, you will be sure. Itzaparty in pembroke weymouth natick and hyannis party.
Borders of the al maya group is a household name in the uae and has currently been awarded with a superbrands status. The globe corner bookstore shuttered its storefront in 2011 but continues to. The hyannis store employs 24 people, according to borders. Jan 08, 2017 while some claim the age of the printed page is coming to a close, it is hard to argue the same is true for this region when some of cape cods most treasured landmarks are independent book stores. Cape cod mall 769 iyannough road hyannis, ma 02601 5088626310 store hours. Borders al wahda mall the best shopping mall in abu. Visbeck, owner of isaiah thomas books in cotuit, a store full of used and. Feb 17, 2011 as part of its reorganization plan, borders has announced its intention to close 200 of its 642 stores, including locations in hyannis and wareham. Almost 11,000 employees will lose their jobs when the company closes its remaining 400.
When the retail store tried to expand across massachusetts it faced many. Borders is closing 200 of its book stores across the country, including six in massachusetts. Report video issue javascript must be enabled in order to access cspan videos. Store directory for cape cod mall a shopping center in. Borders books, provided by verizon offers free wifi access with no password or access fee. The firm is one of the largest retailers of magazines in the nation, which.
Borders bankruptcy to close wareham, cape stores news. Borders bookstore closing all remaining stores the mary sue. In its final year, the company employed about 19,500 people throughout the u. Book dealersretail headquartered in ann arbor, michigan, borders group, inc. As part of its reorganization plan, borders has announced its intention to close 200 of its 642 stores, including locations in hyannis and wareham. I cannot live without books 314 main st west dennis ma 02670 5087604959. There is a separate room with kids books, games, puzzles, etc. List of independent alternatives to closed borders.
Isaiah thomas books in cotuit feeds a host of reader. Nantucket massachusetts new england would love to go back to nantucket. Visbeck said he was actually dismayed when borders in hyannis. According to media reports, borders demise is a result of the chain overextending.
Find borders book store in madison, wi on yellowbook. Feb 17, 2011 the hyannis store employs 24 people, according to borders. This is a nice store at cape cod mall near the food court. The kids can browse and relax for as long as they want. The embattled retailer is trying to slim down with the help of. The last few years have been rough for independent book stores across the nation. Borders is a onestop shop for everyone, with books that are powerful and allow individuals to be literally inspired.
Visbeck, owner of isaiah thomas books in cotuit, a store full of used and rare books, is passionate about all 70,000 publications that are housed in his twostory pale pink zenas crocker house, a historic victorian. Search or browse our list of book stores companies in hyannis, massachusetts by category. Get store opening hours, closing time, addresses, phone numbers, maps and directions. The book store located on route 114 will be one of nearly 200 to close in the next two to three months after the parent company, borders group inc. Visbeck said he was actually dismayed when borders in hyannis closed in 2012. Forlocations, the worlds best for store locations and hours. The first number is the borders store number and the last number refers to the square footage. Best 20 bookstores in northborough, ma by superpages.
Bankruptcy court, store closing sales will begin on saturday, february 19th at 200 borders book stores in 35 states and puerto rico. Find the best bookstores in boston boston is considered a megalopolis with a population of 4,637,537 and 44,5 businesses. At the beginning of 2010, the company operated 511 borders superstores in the us. Feb 16, 2011 the book store located on route 114 will be one of nearly 200 to close in the next two to three months after the parent company, borders group inc. Wareham borders bookstore to close news southcoasttoday. A poor economy, rising costs of production, proliferation of ereaders and an increasing presence of classics available for free online are all factors which have led some to speculate that these momandpop shops will soon go the way of the horse and buggy. Hyannis, ma borders bookstore find borders bookstore in. Tims used books hyannis, massachusetts bookstore facebook.
Whether you want a brand spankin new book or a gently used one, you will be sure to find it at yellow umbrella books. Brewster book store, 2648 main street, brewster i cannot live without books, 314 main st, west. Find all of the stores, dining and entertainment options located at cape cod mall. Hyannis, ma 990 iyannough road peabody, ma 151 andover street. Chapter 11 store closure list for general information purposes, borders group has provided the list below of borders superstores closing as part of the companys chapter 11 reorganization process. Isaiah thomas books in cotuit feeds a host of reader interests. Hyannis book stores find a book store in hyannis, ma. Eight charming independent book shops on cape cod capecod. Day sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday. You feel like you are in a friends house more than a bookstore. They have some very unique stores, outlets and a restaurant with one of hte best. Forty years ago, when borders opened its first store in ann arbor, michigan, the book industry was a different place. For more, be sure to check out s cape eye on books series with cape author anne leclaire, highlighting a different book store.
The list was updated on march 17, 2011 to include 26 additional stores. Nov 25, 20 tims used books, hyannis, massachusetts. It didnt develop its own ereader to compete with the kindle or the nook, and borders only opened an online ebook store a year ago. Borders hyannis ma locations, hours, phone number, map and driving directions. Jul 22, 2016 visbeck said he was actually dismayed when borders in hyannis closed in 2012.
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