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Which of these factors was the PRIMARY reason for the collapse of Borders Books, once the second-largest bookstore chain in the United States, in 2011?
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| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'Failed to develop a robust e-commerce strategy and outsourced online sales to Amazon', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Excessive international expansion into unprofitable markets across Europe and Asia', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'A massive accounting fraud scandal that destroyed investor confidence', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Labor disputes resulting in nationwide employee strikes that shuttered operations', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |