/ Technology

Blockbuster gets ready to play in the online game-rental market

While it’s not the first company to rent games online, Blockbuster brings to online game rentals a nationwide brand and marketing reach, not to mention a base of customers who rent games in stores already.

Posted 05/27/2009Mark BrohanPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

Blockbuster will stay out of bankruptcy court

Blockbuster has no plans to file for bankruptcy but has hired a law firm to evaluate more forms of financing, a company spokeswoman tells Internet Retailer. Attorneys at Kirkland & Ellis will help Blockbuster look at new lines of revolving credit.

Posted 03/04/2009Mark BrohanPost a comment

/ Marketing

Now playing at Blockbuster.com: Digital content and a fresh design

A web site redesign is playing a crucial role in Blockbuster’s evolution into a multi-channel provider of entertainment content and gear. Blockbuster.com has been updated with sophisticated movie trailers and better personalization.

Posted 11/05/2008Mark BrohanPost a comment

/ Technology

Blockbuster sees the web as the key that unlocks more multi-channel sales

The web will play a big part in transforming Blockbuster into a multi-channel retailer, CEO Jim Keyes told analysts on the company’s year-end earnings call. Blockbuster also is putting the finishing touches on its digital download plan.

Posted 03/12/2008Mark BrohanPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

Blockbuster annual e-commerce revenue grows by 112%

A big investment in Total Access helped Blockbuster post solid top-line e-commerce revenue in 2007. Web-based subscription revenue surpassed $500 million for the year and grew by 91% in the fourth quarter.

Posted 03/07/2008Don DavisPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

Blockbuster casts new CIO in a major e-commerce role

Blockbuster is beginning to consolidate its online operations under the parent company. All Blockbuster e-commerce programs also now report to chief information officer Keith Morrow.

Posted 10/31/2007Bill BriggsPost a comment

Blockbuster emphasizes its online program over stores

After closing nearly 300 stores in 2006, Blockbuster Inc. plans to close 282 more this year as it invests in Total Access, its e-commerce program that lets subscribers return online rental DVDs by mail or at participating Blockbuster stores.

Posted 06/29/2007Don DavisPost a comment

Blockbuster looks to bag online video rental market share by cutting fees

Blockbuster bids for a bigger chunk of online video rentals market by offering rates as low as $4.99 a month to current and new subscribers to Blockbuster’s By Mail online rental service.

Posted 06/12/2007Don DavisPost a comment