160 Blockbuster stores to close
Blockbuster's administrators have confirmed they will close 129 stores, in addition to the 31 already announced. The company has 528 stores employing 4,190 staff.
Blockbuster's administrators have confirmed they will close 129 stores, in addition to the 31 already announced. The company has 528 stores employing 4,190 staff.
Our Business Editor Laura Kuenssberg asked her Twitter followers whether they still used Blockbuster. Here is a selection of tweets from people who still use the store:
@itvlaurak I still use Blockbuster because my internet is too unreliable for streaming films, and the staff are always enthusiastic.
@itvlaurak I use it but only to buy movies an boxed sets. Never rented anyway, but always use virgin on demand if fancy a rental.
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