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Blockbuster may shutter in face of online
electronista.com - 4/7/2009
Blockbuster may shutter in face of online
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Blockbuster yesterday submitted a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing that reveals the company doesn't believe it can continue business. The video store is no longer certain that it can remain a "going concern" and may have to stop operatio...
msnbc.msn.com - 4/7/2009
Blockbuster says it may not be able to continue - U.S. business- msnbc.com
— msnbc.msn.com — NEW YORK - Movie rental company Blockbuster Inc. said Monday the risk that it may not complete... financing deals raises “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern. Dallas-based Blockbuster, which has struggled amid the rising ... (more) Blockbuster says it may not be able to continue - U.S. ...
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The Death Knell May Be Ringing For Blockbuster
technologizer.com - 4/7/2009
The Death Knell May Be Ringing For Blockbuster
— technologizer.com — The death knell may be ringing for Blockbuster. Today the video-rental giant admitted that if it cannot... complete the financing deals that it is currently working on, there is a good chance the company may be forced to shut its doors. While the company ... (more) The Death Knell May Be Ringing For Blockbuster
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SlashGear:  Blockbuster might close up shop; online rentals may be to blame

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Blockbuster might close up shop; online rentals may be to blame
SlashGear — ... that shows the company doesn’t feel they can stay in business. Their financial situation seems to be pretty dire, as they’re considering closing up shop. Even though Blockbuster received a $250 million refinancing loan last week, they are still not sure if the transaction can be completed on May 11th as they may not qualify. A combination of online rentals, online streaming and the economy are believed to be the reason behind Blockbuster’s downturn. [via Electronista] ...

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