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Educators treated to special discounts, in-store events during ‘Educator
Appreciation Weekend’

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — With school now in
full swing, teachers can take a well-deserved break from grading papers and
creating lesson plans to visit their local Borders or Waldenbooks stores
for special savings opportunities, in-store events and giveaways during
“Educator Appreciation Weekend,” Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5.
According to a recent study by the National School Supply and Equipment
Association (NSSEA), 94 percent of teachers surveyed spend their own money
for school supplies, with the average teacher plunking down $395 of his or
her own cash on supplies and educational materials for use in their
classrooms. Borders has created “Educator Appreciation Weekend” to salute
educators for their tireless work and commitment to their students by
giving them a 25 percent discount off regularly priced books, CDs, DVDs,
gifts and stationery and cafe items for use in schools or for their
personal enjoyment.

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Retired and current educators including teachers, librarians,
professors, school administrators, homeschoolers, guidance counselors as
well as other educators are eligible for the special discount. As an added
bonus, when educators spend $40 or more, they will receive a free tote bag
with their purchase.

Beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, Borders and Waldenbooks stores
nationwide will welcome educators with a reception, during which they can
sample special treats, enjoy raffles and other contests and learn about the
everyday discounts and other benefits of Borders’ Business and Educational
Services program. Special in-store events and activities will be held
throughout the weekend.

About Borders Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE: BGP) is a
leading retailer of books, music and movies with more than 28,000
employees. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates more than 1,100
stores worldwide primarily under the Borders(R) and Waldenbooks(R) brand
names and recently launched Borders.com for online shopping. For more
information, visit http://www.borders.com/aboutus.