All Blockbuster articles – Page 4
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NewsBlockbuster to sell electricals
Blockbuster UK is to start selling mobile phones, iPods and TV sets alongside the selling and renting of DVDs and games.
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NewsBlockbuster files for bankruptcy in the US
Updated: US film and games rental chain Blockbuster has filed for bankruptcy protection as it strives to cut its debts and ensure the survival of the business.
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NewsPotential buyers sit tight as Blockbuster awaits its fate
Uncertainty dogs up-for-sale DVD firm’s Christmas prospects as US parent mulls bankruptcy
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NewsBlockbuster UK insists it has a future despite US struggles
The boss of the UK arm of embattled US DVD rentals chain Blockbuster has vowed that the retailer has a future and is not seeking to exit large swathes of its 638-store portfolio.
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AnalysisIs Blockbuster springing into action too late?
The latest financial results from Blockbuster make for grim reading. For the year ending January 3, 2010, losses at the US-based video rental giant widened from $374m (£204m) in 2008 to $558m (£358m).
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NewsBlockbuster may put up stores as collateral to ensure DVD supplies
Troubled DVD rental group Blockbuster may have to put up Canadian stores as collateral after failing to secure bank credit for stock.
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NewsBlockbuster in rent renegotiation talks
Blockbuster is understood to be working with restructuring firm KPMG on negotiations with more than 600 landlords as part of cost cutting plans.
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Opinion
Seven lessons from a blockbuster Christmas
It was clearly a stormingly good Christmas for the sector, in most cases more than making up for last year’s losses.
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NewsBlockbuster to shed stores as it rethinks strategy
US-based DVD rental company Blockbuster has announced it is planning to close as many as 960 stores in the US, representing more than a fifth of its total US stores, by the end of next year.
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Blockbuster Q2 revenues fall nearly 22%
Blockbuster has posted lower than expected quarterly revenues and same-store sales, blaming stiff competition for its performance.The DVD rental chain made a net loss for the second quarter that narrowed to $39.7m (£24.3m) from a net loss of $44.7m (£27.3m). Revenue fell nearly 22% to $1.02bn (£623.9m). Chief executive James ...
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Blockbuster explores refinancing options
Blockbuster has hired lawyers to advise on restructuring its US$350m of debt.
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Retail Solutions - Blockbuster gets mobile with text marketing push
Retail Solutions - Blockbuster gets mobile with text marketing push
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Staff ideas are used to rewrite Blockbuster code
Staff ideas are used to rewrite Blockbuster code