Australia Welcomes US Invasion By Borders

Borders Books and Music has opened the store in Melbourne, Australia, that has caused much controversy in the book world Down Under. The new store, Borders's fourth in Melbourne, is in Carlton, near the center of the city and across the street from the main branch of Readings, one of Australia's best independent bookstores. Two other independents are nearby. Last year a Borders executive called the store's proximity to Readings coincidence.
· More Books, More Authors [Publisher Weekly]