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The Demise of the Local Video Store: How DVD and the Internet Changed Video RentalLocal video rental stores, once a giant in the entertainment industry, are becoming a thing of the past. DVDs and the internet played vital roles in the decline of these video stores.
Gualala Video: Best Video Store EverA look at Gualala Video which is nestled in the small town of Gualala, California and has been there for more than a decade. It has an amazingly large variety of videos and DVD's, and their selection goes from the ground all the way up to the ceiling.- Rocket Video - the Ultimate Independent Video Store in Los AngelesA look at Rocket Video, the long running independent video store with the largest selection of movies in the Los Angeles area. It also plays hosts to special screenings and Q&A's with film and television professionals.
- Three Reasons Why People Choose to Work as a Video Store ClerkAs the brick and mortar video rental industry crumbles all around us, it becomes more and more of a mystery why people choose to work as a video store clerk.
3 Reasons Why Consumers Have Abandoned Brick and Mortar Video StoresIn retrospect, video stores could have done things to prevent consumers from leaving, but now it might be too late for the following three reasons.- Videodrome in Atlanta is the Independent Video Store of ChoiceBlockbuster out. Netflix out. Videodrome in Atlanta is the place to go for unique and hard to find films. Here, you get world class service and expertise from an iconic independent video store.
Online or in Store Which Video Solution is Best for You?Describes whether online video services or the Redbox is best for you.- HU Column: The Video Store Just Moved inJeremy Meyer's Hollywood Unwrapped column discusses the good, the bad and even the ugly of a new cable on demand service called Movies On Demand.
How DVDs Killed the Video Store IndustryThe story of how over time DVDs forced many locally-owned video stores to close, from giants like Blockbuster, and how the DVDs eventually turned on the giants by the hands of Netflix and Redbox.- Memories of the '80s: The Video StoreRemember the early video rental stores of the '80s?
- Is Redbox the Next Generation of the Video Store?The Redbox DVD rental vending machine has to be one of the most ingenious ideas that has come about in the last couple of years, from a standpoint of the customer and the business owner.
Tucker Carlson Gets Blogger Fired from Video StoreAfter a video store clerk/blogger known as Chuckles made a post on his blog about Tucker Carlson opening an account at his video store, Carlson began threatening him and got him fired from his job.- Best Video Stores and Places to Rent Movies in St. Louis, MissouriWhen the VCR debuted in the 1980's, it seemed like everyone had videos for rent. Now the industry is dominated by Blockbuster Video, which is like the Wal-Mart of video stores.
Top Secrets of Video Store ClerksThe life of a video store clerk looks incredibly hip to those on the outside, but the job itself is about as mundane as it gets. Here's the dirt on the clerks working at your favorite video store.
Independent Video Stores Near Milwaukee's East SideWhatever your want to watch, sometimes an independent video store can outdo its chain counterparts. Check out these two Milwaukee businesses, one on the East Side and the other in nearby Riverwest.- They Killed My Mailman TodayWith the constant rise in technology, some jobs that were at one time considered secure are rapidly disappearing and being replaced by computers and the internet.
- Joy is Part of the ProcessUnexpected lessons from the video store
33A poem about somehow still being young- Is Your Local Video Store Closing?- Consider Using an Online Video on Demand ServiceWhat's The Big Fuss Over Getting Video Content Online?
- How to Cope With Competition in Small BusinessHow to handle your competition, when they are fishing for your customers.
- Win but Fail: Good DickGood Dick, a 2008 indie romance about a store clerk who pursues a troubled female customer, is a remarkable piece of art. But is it good?
There's a Star on the Avenida Santa LuciaHandicaps come in many shapes, forms and sizes: how one responds to what life or fate has given you determines your path in life.- A List of Serious Movies to Walk Past at the Video StoreA look at the decade's worst movie dramas and why that is the case.
- Over QualifiedI was interviewed at Family Video, felt pretty confident about my interview, and exeeded the work ethics of the manager and still did not get the position.
- Be Kind, Rewind - Follow Your IntentionsAlthough "Be Kind, Rewind" may seem farfetched at first, it takes about an hour to fully develop. Only then, will you find a great film filled with heart, and an inspiring message. Always follow your intuition, follow through on your ideas....
- It Came from the Video Store:Most of us can only watch Linda Blair spew green chunks so many times and the newer torture-focused horror movies like Saw and Hostel simply are not everyone's cup of tea so, what's to be watched? Here are some suggestions for both casual and veteran horror movie fans.
How to Select a DVD at the Video StoreWith so many great movies to rent, don't get stuck watching a dog. Here's how to choose a movie to rent before you enter the video store.
Adult Tails!A humorous look at selling and renting adult videos in the home video business.- How to Start Your Own Business, Based on My Experiences: Part 5The next crucial step to opening your video store is the layout and physical setup of your store. In the last few months, I have tried various ways of setting up my store to see what gets a better response from the customers that walk in the front door.
- What is Happiness?How do you play a game where you don't know the rules?
- Helping Your Child Weather the Common Cold and Other IllnessesGetting through the "sick season". Some helpful tips for the children and the parents!
- Dreams of Becoming a Filmmaker: From the Video Store to The BreakroomHere's how I went from working in a video store to writing a short film.
- Returning the VideoI rented this video last week and it seemed like the world didn't want me to return it. Everything happened to cause me to delay the return of this video. Let me tell you what happened.
Right or WrongThe serial killer continues his killing spree..- Five New DVD Releases to Watch on a Cold NightFive dvds I have watched recently that you may or may not want to see
- Buyer Decision ProcessThis explains a buyers behavior
Takoma Park, Maryland's Video Americain: Local Store with Every Type of Movie for AnybodyVideo Americain is a video store that serves the Maryland, Delaware and D.C. area. They have a vast selection of movies that your Blockbuster or Hollywood Video would never carry, including independent, foreign, classic and even new releases.
