Our Story

Borders began in 1972, when Tom and Louis Borders opened a bookshop in the heart of Ann Arbour, an academic community in Michigan, USA. The first store was just 800 sq ft and sold only used books. In 1973, Borders decided to sell new books only.

Since launching in Australia in 1998 and New Zealand in 1999, Borders has developed a network of superstores throughout Asia Pacific enhancing the shopping experience for millions of people, changing the way we buy books, music, movies and magazines.

Borders is a US Fortune 500 business, with company owned stores across the globe including US, Puerto Rico, , Australia and New Zealand, and franchise stores in United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, UK and Ireland.

Our Mission

Our mission is more than just a statement. Everything Borders sets out to achieve begins with the core values at the heart of our mission.

"To be the best-loved provider of books, music, movies, magazines, and other entertainment and informational products and services.

To be the world leader in selection, service, innovation, ambiance, community involvement, and shareholder value.

We recognize people to be the cornerstone of the Borders experience by building internal and external relationships, one person at a time."

What's Your Story?

Borders is committed to the growth and development of its employees’ careers. Everyone at Borders has their own career story to tell. Our unique culture encourages you to show initiative, implement your own ideas, and to play a vital role in our success story. By giving you hands-on experience to develop, you will have the opportunity to move between stores, work on new projects and assist with new store openings!


To find out more about careers at Borders visit our website at www.borders.com.au