Blockbuster to Shutter Remaining U.S. Stores
DISH Network announced that its Blockbuster subsidiary will end its retail and mail DVD distribution operations by early January 2014.
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UK Video Rental Market Expected to Tank
IHS announced it forecasts that, in the wake of Blockbuster’s restructuring, the Blu-ray (BD) and DVD rental market in the United Kingdom will plunge by 22% this year.
Final Days of Blockbuster Canada Sales
Grant Thornton Limited announced that it is wrapping up final closing sales at Blockbuster Canada’s remaining retail stores.
Blockbuster Canada: Going, Going, Gone
Grant Thornton Limited announced that it will shut down Blockbuster Canada’s remaining retail stores and related operations, with clearance sales scheduled to commence on September 9, 2011.
Blockbuster Back from the Brink
Blockbuster L.L.C. announced that it will maintain the operations of more than 1,500 U.S. Blockbuster stores and retain over 15,000 store employees.
Store Closings and Clearance Sales at Blockbuster Canada
Grant Thornton Limited announced that it is closing a number of Blockbuster Canada stores over the next few weeks as well as conducting clearance sales.
Blockbuster Canada for Sale
Grant Thornton Limited announced that the court has granted it permission to identify parties interested in purchasing Blockbuster Canada’s assets and operations.
Blockbuster Canada Placed into Receivership
Grant Thornton Limited announced that it has been appointed as receiver of all assets, undertakings and properties belonging to Blockbuster Canada.
Spot Wants to be the Redbox of Canada
Public Media Works (Spot. The Difference) announced that it has published an overview of its current and future business plans and how it intends to participate in the DVD rental kiosk market.
DISH Network Scoops Up Blockbuster Assets
DISH Network announced that it has purchased the assets of bankrupt movie and game rental chain Blockbuster for approximately $228 million in cash.
Top Ten U.S. Industries in Decline
IBISWorld announced that it has identified ten U.S. industries in decline, including DVD, game and video rental as well as video post-production services.