Borders Extends Standard 30-Day Returns Policy — Consumers Now Have Until Jan. 31 to Make Returns This Holiday Season

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 19, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Borders is differentiating itself yet again from other national booksellers, today announcing it's extending its 30-day returns policy for the holiday season. Gift buyers and recipients now have until Jan. 31 to return books, music, movies, eReaders — any Borders product — purchased now through Dec. 24.  

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The liberal holiday returns policy is the latest offering in Borders' commitment to provide an exceptional customer experience and one that sets Borders apart from other major booksellers. The company also recently announced that it's matching local competitors' advertised in-store prices on items Borders has in stock. The retailer also promises that if consumers don't find an item in stock at a Borders store, and it's among the more than one million titles available on Borders.com, Borders will find it and pay the shipping costs to the customer's home.

With Borders' new generous holiday returns policy, its price matching program and its in-stock-or-the-shipping-is-free assurance — all bookselling industry firsts — customers will enjoy a hassle-free shopping experience at Borders this holiday season.

"We're gearing up for an exciting Black Friday weekend. Not only have we stocked our stores to the rafters with gifts for virtually everyone, but we're also making it easier than ever for our customers to find exactly what they want at the lowest price," said Mike Edwards, CEO of Borders, Inc. "If for some reason, an item needs to be returned to Borders, we're making that easy as well with a generous holiday returns policy. Customers have no reason to shop anywhere else this holiday season."

Returns of merchandise purchased in stores must be accompanied by the original sales receipt or Borders gift receipt. Online purchases must be accompanied by original packing slip. For more information visit Borders.com.

About Borders Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., through its subsidiaries Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE: BGP) is a leading specialty retailer of books as well as other educational and entertainment items. The company employs approximately 19,500 throughout the U.S., primarily in its Borders® and Waldenbooks® stores. Online shopping is offered through borders.com. Find author interviews and vibrant discussions of the products we and our customers are passionate about online at facebook.com/borders, twitter.com/borders and youtube.com/bordersmedia. For more information about the company, visit borders.com/media.

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