About Borders Group
Headquartered in the lively, cosmopolitan town of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Borders Group is a publicly held company with annual sales of over $4 billion. More than 32,000 dedicated employees support the operations of over 1,200 Borders and Waldenbooks stores across the country and throughout the world. This includes our Borders Superstores in the U.S., smaller-format Borders Express and Waldenbooks stores, Borders Airport Stores, Borders Outlets, a variety of seasonal businesses, four domestic distribution centers, and our international presence, where we operate Books, Etc. stores and Paperchase Products Limited, a retailer of innovative stationary, cards, and gifts. Our corporate headquarters offers opportunities in multiple areas, including IT, marketing, finance, merchandising, HR, and store operations, and provides an open, inviting, and collaborative environment in which every function works together to support the success of our stores. Borders Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BGP.

Our History
Borders began in 1971, when brothers Tom and Louis Borders opened a “serious” bookshop in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As it grew, the first Borders store became known as one of the finest bookshops in the world – a place where customers could always rely on a friendly, well-informed staff to find exactly what they were looking for.

The Ann Arbor shop was so successful that the Borders brothers decided to open more, each of which proved extremely popular. Through the years the company has continued to grow, expanding both in scope and geography to the over 1200 stores we operate today.

Our Commitment to Diversity
Borders Group supports the individuality of each employee and encourages everyone to explore their talents and seek expanded opportunities. This deep-rooted enthusiasm for diversity of people and perspectives is reflected in our employees, and continues to be a main driver of success for our company. “The shifting demographics experienced now and in the future will provide Borders with strategic opportunities for driving sales and creating distinction amongst its competition over the coming years. It is our mission to make Borders the preferred place for knowledge and entertainment throughout the World.” –George Jones, CEO