BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The end of an era has finally arrived. The only two Blockbuster stores in Berkeley County closed their doors for good Sunday evening. The one-time-giant video chain had a store in Goose Creek and one in Moncks Corner.
Several months ago DISH Network Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Blockbuster L.L.C., would end its retail and by mail DVD distribution operations by early-January 2014.
The move meant the closing of 300 remaining U.S.-based retail stores as well as its distribution centers.
“This is not an easy decision, yet consumer demand is clearly moving to digital distribution of video entertainment,” said Joseph P. Clayton, DISH president and chief executive officer. “Despite our closing of the physical distribution elements of the business, we continue to see value in the Blockbuster brand, and we expect to leverage that brand as we continue to expand our digital offerings.”
For the last several weeks, the two local stores drastically cut prices in an effort to sell off its remaining merchandise.
As for Blockbuster’s future, the video stores have appeared to have died along with the dinosaurs. However, Dish officials say it will retain licensing rights to the Blockbuster brand, and key assets, including the company’s significant video library.
DISH will focus on delivering the Blockbuster @Home service to DISH customers, and on its transactional streaming service for the general market, Blockbuster On Demand.
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