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Blockbuster

2. FSP Retailer Profiles - Blockbuster
About
Blockbuster was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1985, entering the UK in 1989.
It remains the UK’s leading DVD rental operation, but has contracted from almost 800
UK outlets to 600 by late-2010.DVDs for purchase are an increasingly important part of
its offer, while on-line rental and purchase has also become significant.
Around 200 outlets comprise Blockbuster superstores, the remainder smaller
Blockbuster Express outlets. There are 40 or so in-store BBGames concessions
(formerly Gamestation). Reflecting the difficult market and on-going rationalisation,
UK sales fell 10% to £263m in 2009.
History Recent News
• 2010: US Blockbuster files for • Blockbuster set to close 182 stores
Bankruptcy. • Blockbuster UK profits up despite bankrupt parent
• 1999: Viacom holds an initial
public offering of Blockbuster
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Blockbuster UK to sell mobile phones, iPods and TVs
Blockbuster will not rule out closures
Blockbuster Trading Countries
shares on the New York stock • US Blockbuster files for bankruptcy
England & Wales & US
exchange. • Potential buyers sit tight as Blockbuster awaits its
• 1996: Company headquarters fate
move to Dallas. • Blockbuster adds videogames to its mail offering
• 1994: Media giant Viacom Inc. • Blockbuster offers mobile phone voucher scheme
acquires Blockbuster. • Blockbuster says its business model is successful in
• 1992: Blockbuster acquires Sound UK
Warehouse and Music Plus • Blockbuster UK insists it has a future despite US
chains to create Blockbuster struggles
Music stores. • Blockbuster may file for bankruptcy
• 1989: Blockbuster opens its first
stores in London and in Canada
• 1987: Founder David Cook leaves Year BIS Guide
the company 2008 Healthy
• 1986: Blockbuster goes public. 2009 Healthy
• 1985: The first Blockbuster video
store opens in Dallas. 2010 Very Strong
©FSP 2010. BIS © Department for Business Innovation and Skills.
2 The content of these reports has been derived from statistical, trade and published sources together with FSP estimates and interpretations. Some Data sourced from www.snap-shop.co.uk

3. FSP Retailer Profiles - Blockbuster
Blockbuster Sales Blockbuster Financial Health
Blockbuster Financial Health Progression
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©FSP 2010. BIS © Department for Business Innovation and Skills.
3 The content of these reports has been derived from statistical, trade and published sources together with FSP estimates and interpretations. Some Data sourced from www.snap-shop.co.uk

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