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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Blockbuster_(retailer)Blockbuster (retailer) - Wikipedia

    Blockbuster [5] (formerly called Blockbuster Video) is an American multimedia brand and former rental store chain. The business was founded by David Cook in 1985 as a single home video rental shop, but later became a public store chain featuring video game rentals, DVD-by-mail, streaming, video on demand, and cinema theater. [6] .

  2. www.cbsnews.com › news › blockbuster-website-reactivedThe Blockbuster website is active and fans are speculating about...

    Mar 23, 2023 · The antiquated, but still beloved, movie rental retailer has a live website – even though the company was bought by DISH in 2011 and ceased most of its operations in 2014.

  3. www.businessinsider.com › rise-and-fall-of-blockbusterBlockbuster: the Rise and Fall of the Iconic Movie Rental Store...

    Apr 24, 2023 · Recent website changes have some speculating about a possible comeback. Here's how Blockbuster went from a retail force to a nostalgic memory.

  4. www.retaildive.com › news › who-really-killed-blockbusterWho really killed Blockbuster? - Retail Dive

    Oct 7, 2019 · Netflix may have landed a death blow in Blockbuster’s final year or two, but the retailer had long been kicked around by a fragmenting market and financial woes.

  5. www.retaildive.com › news › a-timeline-of-blockbusters-rideA timeline of Blockbuster's ride from megahit to flop - Retail...

    Oct 7, 2019 · This article is part of a Retail Dive project looking at Blockbuster’s path to extinction, and the lessons that remain relevant for retailers today.

  6. medium.com › yogsblog › the-blockbuster-story-from-industryThe Blockbuster Story: From Industry Leaders to Bankruptcy -...

    Feb 6, 2024 · Blockbuster: A Video Empire Blossoms. Emerging from a single Dallas video store in 1985, Blockbuster was the brainchild of David Cook. As technology shifted and VCRs became household fixtures...

  7. www.esquire.com › uk › cultureThe True Story of Netflix's Blockbuster, and the Brand's Last...

    Nov 3, 2022 · Culture. The True Story of Netflix's Blockbuster, and the Brand's Last Video Rental Store. The new show comes from the makers of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Superstore. By Laura Martin Published: 03...