Why did Borders go out of business?

Despite a purchase offer from the private equity firm Najafi Companies, Borders was not able to find a buyer acceptable to its creditors before its July bidding deadline, so it began liquidating its remaining 399 retail outlets, with the last remaining stores closing in September.

What happened to Barnes & Noble?

Barnes & Noble has been acquired by the hedge fund Elliott Advisors for $638 million, a move that has momentarily calmed fears among publishers and agents that the largest bookstore chain in the United States might collapse after one of the most tumultuous periods in its history.

What coffee shop was in Borders?

Distribution partners. The Borders bookstore chain signed a contract with Seattle’s Best Coffee in 2004 to convert Borders’ in-store cafes to Seattle’s Best cafes.

Can I still use my Borders gift card?

Only Barnes & Noble Gift Cards and eGift Cards can be redeemed at Barnes & Noble and BN.com. We cannot honor Borders gift cards, and we regret any misunderstanding. Barnes & Noble did not take over Borders’ stores or business. However, Borders gift cards were not part of that transaction.

Who bought out Barnes and Noble?

Elliott
Barnes & Noble to Be Acquired by Elliott, Owner of Waterstones, Bringing Together the Leading Booksellers in the US and the UK. NEW YORK, LONDON (June 7, 2019)—Barnes & Noble, Inc.

Is Seattle’s Best coffee owned by Starbucks?

Bought by Starbucks in 2003, Seattle’s Best Coffee took a big hit when Borders Bookstores went out of business. It lost nearly 475 stores after the liquidation, and about 100 now remain in North America.

Who bought Seattle’s Best coffee?

Starbucks
As part of the transaction, Starbucks will acquire 129 company-operated and franchised Seattle’s Best Coffee locations and 21 company-operated Torrefazione Italia locations in the U.S. and Canada.

What do you need to know about a bordereau?

A premium bordereau lists all of the items that are protected under the reinsurance contract, including the contact information of the insured, the amount of the risk, the time period of reinsurance coverage, and the critical dates associated with the primary insurance.

What’s the purpose of a bordereau in insurance?

An insurance company will use a bordereau to provide detailed information on the different risks that a reinsurer has accepted. The purpose of reinsurance is to alleviate some of the risks associated with insuring assets of very high value.

Where are the traffic cameras at the border?

We have 16 traffic cameras stationed at or near border crossings on I-5 and State Route 543 in Blaine, on Guide Meridian (State Route 539) in Lynden and on State Route 9 in Sumas. We post current border wait times on our Web site so travelers can make informed decisions about where and when to travel.

Where are the border crossing cameras in Blaine?

For additional border crossing information and contacts, visit U.S. Customs and Border Protection Travel site. We have 16 traffic cameras stationed at or near border crossings on I-5 and State Route 543 in Blaine, on Guide Meridian (State Route 539) in Lynden and on State Route 9 in Sumas.