all about blockbuster jeffrey arnett section 23 2/12/2007
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All AboutAll AboutBlockbusterBlockbuster
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HistoryHistory
Blockbuster is the world’s largest video rental Blockbuster is the world’s largest video rental chain.chain.
Its first store was opened in Dallas, Texas on Its first store was opened in Dallas, Texas on October 19, 1985 by its founder David P. Cook.October 19, 1985 by its founder David P. Cook.
In 1996, the Blockbuster Entertainment In 1996, the Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation was renamed Blockbuster, Inc. and Corporation was renamed Blockbuster, Inc. and the retail stores were named Blockbuster.the retail stores were named Blockbuster.
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ProductsProducts
BloBlockbuster provides thekbuster provides the
rental and sale of: rental and sale of:
Vertical Helical Scan (VHS)Vertical Helical Scan (VHS)
Digital Video Disc (DVD)Digital Video Disc (DVD)
Video GameVideo Game
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StatisticsStatistics
Blockbuster has over 9,000 stores in 25 Blockbuster has over 9,000 stores in 25 countries.countries.In the last few years they have lost $1.6 billion in In the last few years they have lost $1.6 billion in 2002, almost $1.0 billion in 2003, and $1.2 billion 2002, almost $1.0 billion in 2003, and $1.2 billion in 2004. in 2004. At the end of 2004, Blockbuster had 5,803 At the end of 2004, Blockbuster had 5,803 stores in the U.S. and 3,291 international stores.stores in the U.S. and 3,291 international stores.Blockbuster shut down or sold all outlets in Hong Blockbuster shut down or sold all outlets in Hong Kong, Brazil, and Spain due to movie piracy. Kong, Brazil, and Spain due to movie piracy.
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Slogans:Slogans:Past and PresentPast and Present
"Make every night a Blockbuster Night.""Make every night a Blockbuster Night."
"Wow! What a difference!""Wow! What a difference!"
"Let the good times roll!" "Let the good times roll!"
"Bringing entertainment home.""Bringing entertainment home."
"Go home happy.""Go home happy."
"Renting is Better Than Ever.""Renting is Better Than Ever."
"The end of late fees. The start of more.""The end of late fees. The start of more."
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CompetitorsCompetitors
Movie Gallery/Hollywood Video
Netflix
Hastings Entertainment
Family Video
Network Video in Australia
Rogers Video, Jumbo Video, and Le SuperClub Videotron in Canada
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Stock ChartStock Chart
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Organization ChartOrganization Chart
John F. AntiocoChairman and
Chief Exec. Officer
Larry J. ZineChief Admin. Officer,
Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Exec. VP
Nicholas P. ShepherdExec. VP and
Pres of Blockbuster North America
Edward B. SteadExec. VP and Gen. Counsel
Chris WyattExec. VP
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MAKE IT A BLOCKBUSTER NIGHT
FinaleFinale