Blockbuster throws in the towel
The DVD-rental chain will close down its remaining US stores and curtail its DVD-by-mail rental service. Originally posted at News – Internet & Media
November 6, 2013
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The DVD-rental chain will close down its remaining US stores and curtail its DVD-by-mail rental service. Originally posted at News – Internet & Media
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