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14/11/2013
Blockbuster To Close 72 Stores Affecting 452 Jobs
Seventy-two of the UKs 264 Blockbuster stores are to close with the loss of 452 jobs, it have been announced.
The struggling DVD rental chain entered administration for a second time in October with the company saying: "As part of our attempts to turn around the business, today's decision is necessary if parts of Blockbuster are to be saved and a buyer found."
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The struggling DVD rental chain entered administration for a second time in October with the company saying: "As part of our attempts to turn around the business, today's decision is necessary if parts of Blockbuster are to be saved and a buyer found."
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12 December 2013
All Remaining Blockbuster Stores To Close
All remaining Blockbuster stores are to close after the DVD and games rental business failed to attract a buyer. The announcement comes after the rental chain confirmed it had entered into administration for a second time in October 2013.
All Remaining Blockbuster Stores To Close
All remaining Blockbuster stores are to close after the DVD and games rental business failed to attract a buyer. The announcement comes after the rental chain confirmed it had entered into administration for a second time in October 2013.
29 October 2013
Blockbuster Enters Administration For Second Time
Blockbuster has entered administration for a second time, owners of the DVD and games rental chain have announced. The chain collapsed in January, blaming a lose of business to online streaming and rental businesses. In March, the firm's 528 stores were sold to Gordon Brothers Europe, who today announced that it has again entered administration.
Blockbuster Enters Administration For Second Time
Blockbuster has entered administration for a second time, owners of the DVD and games rental chain have announced. The chain collapsed in January, blaming a lose of business to online streaming and rental businesses. In March, the firm's 528 stores were sold to Gordon Brothers Europe, who today announced that it has again entered administration.
16 January 2013
Blockbuster Latest To Go Into Administration
DVD rental firm Blockbuster has become the latest UK high street firm to go into administration. The chain has 528 stores employing 4,190 staff. Deloitte, the accountancy firm which will now take over the day-to-day running of the firm, said Blockbuster had been affected by competition from internet-based film services.
Blockbuster Latest To Go Into Administration
DVD rental firm Blockbuster has become the latest UK high street firm to go into administration. The chain has 528 stores employing 4,190 staff. Deloitte, the accountancy firm which will now take over the day-to-day running of the firm, said Blockbuster had been affected by competition from internet-based film services.
21 May 2009
Spiderman 3 Actress Commits Suicide
A British actress who appeared in Spiderman 3 has committed suicide in her Paris apartment, just two days before her 29th birthday. Lucy Gordon, pictured here, who appeared in the third instalment of the Hollywood blockbuster series alongside Toby Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, was found dead in her home on Wednesday 20 May.
Spiderman 3 Actress Commits Suicide
A British actress who appeared in Spiderman 3 has committed suicide in her Paris apartment, just two days before her 29th birthday. Lucy Gordon, pictured here, who appeared in the third instalment of the Hollywood blockbuster series alongside Toby Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, was found dead in her home on Wednesday 20 May.
22 July 2008
Batman Star Arrested Over Alleged Assault
Batman actor Christian Bale has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault. The star, who is now in custody, allegedly assaulted his mother and sister at his suite at London's Dorchester Hotel, in Park Lane, on Sunday.
Batman Star Arrested Over Alleged Assault
Batman actor Christian Bale has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault. The star, who is now in custody, allegedly assaulted his mother and sister at his suite at London's Dorchester Hotel, in Park Lane, on Sunday.
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