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Borders Attempts A Deal With Lenders As Auction Is Cancelled

After an auction that was scheduled to take place today was cancelled, the bankrupt book chain is hoping to secure a deal with its lenders and creditors in order to avoid closing 51 outlets. Borders had 642 stores when it filed for court protection in February, with 405 still operating.

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