Books a Million to buy 40 Borders stores

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http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/10/books-a-million_plans_to_open.html

"The nation’s third-largest book retailer plans to open 40 stores, mostly in former Borders, including nine in Pennsylvania."

I've been waiting to see something like this. BAMM sells a lot of discounted books and picture heavy books so their business might be preserved longer in transition from p->e.

Further coverage:

http://bangordailynews.com/2011/10/17/business/former-borders-stores-to-open-as-books-a-millions-in-mid-november/

Other uses for an old Borders store: PetSmart

http://www.whittierdailynews.com/news/ci_19158777

That required a zoning amendment.

Popup Halloween shops are occupying some Borders as well:

http://blogs.wsj.com/bankruptcy/2011/10/11/ghost-of-borders-haunts-halloween/?mod=google_news_blog

Other popup uses mentioned in the article: a music festival, a photography festival.

Here:

http://www.globest.com/news/2016_2025/cleveland/315037-1.html

New uses include buybuyBaby, Stein Mart, another BAMM, another Pet Smart, and ULTA (cosmetics retailer).