Buyers needed "urgently" for Australian chains

Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Tue, 31/05/2011 - 09:01 Australian bookshop chains Borders and Angus & Robertson may have to close if buyers cannot be found, administrators have revealed. According to a statement from Ferrier and Hodgson, the firm is "urgently seeking offers from potential buyers of all or part of the Angus & Robertson or Borders networks", the Sydney Morning Herald reports. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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