Emergency talks to keep book chain Borders in business Nov 24 2009 BOOK chain Borders are holding emergency talks to secure their future. Store bosses are concerned the firm do not have enough cash to make it through the key Christmas trading season. Full Article at The Daily Record

It's early morning in Bathgate’s main street, and there is an unaccustomed buzz of excitement. Full Article at Times Online

High street book chain Borders is holding emergency rescue talks as it fights to secure its future, it was reported today. Full Article at ic Liverpool

HIGH street book chain Borders is holding emergency rescue talks as it fights to secure its future, it was reported today. Full Article at ic Liverpool

High street book chain Borders is holding emergency rescue talks as it fights to secure its future, according to reports. Full Article at Birmingham Post

High street book chain Borders is holding emergency rescue talks as it fights to secure its future, it has been reported. Full Article at Irish Independent

23/11/2009 - 07:37:29 British high street book chain Borders is holding emergency rescue talks as it fights to secure its future, it was reported today. Full Article at BreakingNews.ie

Bookshop chain Borders is hoping to sell 36 outlets to avoid falling into administration. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

Charity cards are as much a part of Christmas as turkey and presents, but not all retailers extend the festive spirit to good causes. The worst hand over a miserly 6 per cent of their sale price, according to research from Which? Full Article at The Independent

This grand pile froths over with the necessary ingredients for an egocentric escape: doting staff in livery, valley views, designer drinking dens, chic suites (designed by Camilla Parker Bowles’s sister), a stylish spa and a championship golf course. Full Article at Times Online

This is the week that was in matters musical … 1877, Ernst Siemens patents the first loudspeaker … little could he know … 1933, R&B vocalist Clyde McPhatter is born … his melodic tenor will become a signature part of The Dominos’ and The Drifters’ hits... Full Article at Sports Blogs

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THIEVES smashed their way into a Kenilworth newsagents to steal £1,000 worth of cigarettes. Two men forced their way through the glass doors at W H Smith newsagents in Talisman Square, at about 9.30pm on Monday. Full Article at Coventry Telegraph

Retail chain WH Smith has said it remains cautious on trading prospects after seeing sales decline in the 10 weeks to November 7. Full Article at Irish Independent

Shoppers look set to benefit from more discounts and offers on books and stationery this Christmas after WH Smith today said it expected competitive trading with its rivals in the coming months, and added that it had planned accordingly. Full Article at This Is London

Retailer WH Smith has said it remains "cautious" about trading after reporting a fall in sales. In the 10 weeks to 7 November, like-for-like sales at its High Street outlets - which excludes new store openings - declined 4% from last year. Full Article at BBC News

Staff arrange a promotion for Dan Brown's latest book at Waterstone's Piccadilly branch. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

Up to 50% off Virgin holidays to Dubai. Nigella Lawson’s cookbook for £5. Daily Mail Free ‘War in the Air’ DVD. Part one of a series of six being given away free. Redeemable at Tesco and WH Smith. Full Article at Brand Republic

Deep recession in the US and Europe has gotten retailers asking some really pertinent questions, such as: "Do I need to just sit in a shopping centre or on a high street and hope that customers come to me? Or can I go to the customers myself?" Full Article at The Age