tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001434439078518468.post5163257765480878491..comments2024-01-08T13:43:58.220-05:00Comments on Brillig: The ListThe Brillig Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886394602447693115noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001434439078518468.post-45399255782286187272011-02-25T05:55:02.989-05:002011-02-25T05:55:02.989-05:00I want to add a counterpoint to the comment about ...I want to add a counterpoint to the comment about the Borders Reward program. First, I signed up when it was free and enjoyed my 33%-off coupons. Those made me a loyal Borders shopper. <br /><br />Then, I paid $20 to upgrade. They threw so many coupons and perks at me that it paid for itself in a few months. I'm still a loyal Borders shopper, because their stores have more personality than B&N. However, it is true they often don't have the specific books I'm looking for.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711771420603067433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001434439078518468.post-34159575085447705222011-02-17T22:12:35.038-05:002011-02-17T22:12:35.038-05:00Why on Earth are they so convinced that the Border...Why on Earth are they so convinced that the Borders Rewards program is a money-maker? I've never met anyone who likes it; mostly I hear complaints about the unwanted hard sell for it that makes customers <i>avoid</i> the stores.Lawrence Watt-Evanshttp://www.watt-evans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001434439078518468.post-91364180508508446452011-02-17T14:22:09.007-05:002011-02-17T14:22:09.007-05:00The saddest thing about the Borders bankruptcy is ...The saddest thing about the Borders bankruptcy is that they're still not dealing with the real causes of their failure, as you say. Tells me that both the people at the top in Borders, and the people who are promising to pour money in, don't have a clue.Elizabeth Moonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001434439078518468.post-84299100362788963272011-02-17T11:27:39.161-05:002011-02-17T11:27:39.161-05:00I love how the letter sent out from the president ...I love how the letter sent out from the president of the company essentially points the finger at the economy. Nope, had nothing to do with changing high-level management a few times. Nope, had nothing to do with the joke of the Borders Express remodels. Nope, had nothing to do with closing down Waldenbooks because "none" of them were profitable. It certainly had nothing to do with upper management threatening to fire workers in stores who didn't merchandise the flawed way Corporate wanted, thus causeing internal creativity to stagnate.<br /><br />Don't be stupid, it was the economy.<br /><br />The funny thing is that any worker with half a brain could see what was going on even 5 years ago. But Borders' management acts like this is a shocker. I worked in the #1 ranked Waldens in the company...which they closed. I rebuilt another Waldens from losing money to making a significant profit within 3 months...which they then closed. Of course this was in 2006, so Borders management must have PREDICTED a coming bad economy and did the only reasonable thing: close down profitable stores to cut expenses.<br /><br />Basic accounting in not their strong point.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10636347662146919662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001434439078518468.post-3649844706724377552011-02-17T11:16:28.865-05:002011-02-17T11:16:28.865-05:00Thank you for taking the time to really explain wh...Thank you for taking the time to really explain what this will mean. I've always liked Borders and i hope we won't loose them entirely.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01091173847190951128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3001434439078518468.post-23637003628204694072011-02-17T01:44:36.082-05:002011-02-17T01:44:36.082-05:00Colleyville is a pretty nice suburb of the DFW Met...Colleyville is a pretty nice suburb of the DFW Metroplex. There's a surprising amount of upscale shopping in the area. That Borders in particular is satellite to a warehouse-size natural/fancy food store. Texas is a pretty deceptive state. Still, when Borders wanted $12 for The Great Gatsby, I went to Half-Price Books a few miles away and got it for $4. So your general conclusion somethin' ain't right is right.Vincent Rupphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11836323143937164616noreply@blogger.com