Blu-ray Disc Sales Up 68 Percent

Media Control GfK International announced the release of its Third Quarter Home Video Retail Sales Report. According to the statement, third quarter combined retail sales of DVD and Blu-ray titles increased 8.8% over the previous quarter in Western Europe and Japan. In addition, year-over-year third quarter combined DVD/Blu-ray sales were down 3.8% while Blu-ray sales …

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Blu-ray Disc Sales Rise 107% First Half 2010

Media Control GfK International announced the release of its First Half 2010 Home Video Report. According to the statement, based on point-of-sale retail data, consumer purchases of Blu-ray titles increased (+) 107% in major markets in Western Europe/Japan during the first half of 2010 while combined DVD/Blu-ray units sold were near par with last year, …

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Media Control GfK Releases Home Video Report and Forecast

Media Control GfK announced the release of its 18 Territory 2009 Year End Summary and 2010 Home Video Forecast Report. According to the statement, GfK estimates the number of Blu-ray Disc (BD) units sold to consumers this year is expected to increase, on average, nearly 70% across key international markets.