Blockbuster Inc.


Obit: Pizza Chain's Blockbuster "Deal" Ends in a Bust

By Susan Greco |  Aug 1, 2000

Thinking he had a great deal cooking, Tony Riviera prepared to take his pizza concept national in a joint venture with Blockbuster. But when the entertainmen...  Read story

Letters

By Inc Staff |  Dec 1, 1997

Readers react to articles from the September issue of Inc., including Jerry Useem's "The Richest Man You've Never Heard Of" and "Treating Temporary Work as a...  Read story

Netflix vs. Blockbuster

By Amy Gunderson |  Oct 1, 2007

How should Netflix fight back against Blockbuster? CEOs weigh in.  Read story

Franchising for Growth

Oct 20, 2000

Is franchising the right growth strategy for your company? Use this guide to dive into the pros and cons of franchising. Read some winn...  Read story

Franchising for Growth

Is franchising the right growth strategy for your company? Use this guide to dive into the pros and cons of franchising. Read some win...  Read story

Soaring Video Chain Crashes to Earth

By Susan Hansen |  Nov 1, 1998

After hiring high-priced executives to manage aggressive growth plans, a slump in the video-rental market drove Planet Video into bankruptcy. A business obit.  Read story

The Sweet Smell of Excess

By Donna Fenn |  Feb 1, 2003

When big-shot Blockbuster alums came calling with plans to start a national chain of florist shops, little guys like John Partridge and Greg Royer thought th...  Read story

When The Party's Over

By BYRON ACOHIDO |  Jul 1, 1987

No sooner had David Cook collected $8.4 million in an IPO than the market for his product disappeared. What was he going to do with all the money?  Read story

SMALL BUSINESS 2001: Where We Are Now

By John Case |  May 15, 2001

Starting your own business is never easy. But it was once a whole lot harder.  Read story

Blockbuster Transformed

By Edward O. Welles |  Dec 15, 1999

A chain of Blockbuster stores in the Pacific Northwest licensed to Trient Partners of Seattle commissioned the Retail Group Inc. to remodel its stores. Tr...  Read story

Move Over, Madonna

By Anne Murphy |  May 1, 1991

Start-up company introduces classical-music home videos.  Read story

How I Did It: Reed Hastings, Netflix

By Reed Hastings |  Dec 1, 2005

The founder of Netflix on developing a passion brand, and sustaining it as passions change.  Read story

The Inc. 100

By Robert A. Mamis |  May 1, 1990

Overview of the Inc. 100 with a focus on general trends, profitability and stock performance.  Read story

Straight to the Source

By Jeffrey L. Seglin |  Dec 1, 1999

Reviews of eight new business books -- five on leadership secrets from historical figures, one chronicling the story of the first computer, and two delineati...  Read story

Fresh Direct

By Lora Kolodny |  Dec 1, 2003

Three lifestyle companies bring edge and esoterica to the masses.  Read story

Tomorrow's Workforce

By Samuel Fromartz |  Sep 15, 2000

How one inner-city program is trying to give kids the skills they need -- and the ones you need, too.  Read story

New Year's Resolutions

By Martha C. White |  Jan 1, 2008

How three companies came up with their 2008 growth strategies.  Read story

The Stock Pickers' Ball

By Stephanie L. Gruner |  May 1, 1995

Experts pick their favorite Inc. 100 stocks and offer some investment advice.  Read story

Letters

By Various Inc Staff |  Jan 1, 2000

Readers react to articles from the October 1999 issue of Inc. , including "The Diva of Retail," by Edward O. Welles, "What You Can Learn from Steve J...  Read story

Rolling The Dice

By Elizabeth Conlin |  Mar 1, 1989

One CEO faces the twin tasks of dealing with growing revenue and getting his technology internationally accepted.  Read story

Jamba Juice Sold for $265 Million

By Angus Loten |  Mar 14, 2006

Investors cited the former Inc. 500 company’s strong potential for continued growth.  Read story

How I Did It: George Naddaff

Feb 1, 2008

From Spit 'n' Shine Boy To Boston Chicken and Beyond.  Read story

A Blockbuster Video Idea

By Hal Plotkin |  Oct 15, 1997

Inc. 500 CEO Greg Pabich finds a market for used movies and video games with his company, Movies Games 4 Sale.  Read story

Comic Attitudes

By Alessandra Bianchi |  Apr 1, 1993

Start-up chain of comic-book stores faces competition from established companies for increasingly sophisticated market.  Read story

Directory of Organizations Promoting Independent Businesses

Aug 7, 2001

1000 FRIENDS OF IOWA , Fights sprawl malls and sponsors "buy local" campaigns. 3524 Sixth Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313; 515-288-5364; fax,...  Read story

Types of Trademarks

May 12, 2000

The term "trademark" is commonly used to describe many different types of devices that label, identify, and distinguish products or services in the markep...  Read story

No Pain, No Gain

By George Gendron |  Aug 1, 1997

Inc. 's editor-in-chief muses about successful entrepreneurs and start-ups and offers an overview of the issue.  Read story

Ball Club of the New Economy

By Jerry Useem |  May 15, 1998

A look at how the Florida Marlins, the 1997 World Series winners, have worked much like a high-tech start-up; they hired the best talent, beat the competitio...  Read story

Lawyers Rethink Their Pay

By Bobbie Gossage |  Mar 1, 2004

The American Bar Association is seriously considering new pay rules.  Read story

The Diva of Retail

By Edward O. Welles |  Oct 1, 1999

Why did Starbucks, Blockbuster, and Nike come calling on little-known consultant J'Amy Owens? Because this president of the Retail Group knows how to make th...  Read story

E-Town, USA

By Elaine Appleton |  Sep 15, 2000

Entrepreneurs all over the country are taking matters into their own hands and transforming their communities into wired cities. Here's how you can compete f...  Read story

DNA-Like Toy Inspires Brand Creation

By Alessandra Bianchi |  Mar 1, 1998

Start-up toy company Primordial, LLC, created a specific brand image for its Lego-like construction toy by selling only through upscale specialty retailers.  Read story

Burning Down the House

By Edward O. Welles |  Aug 1, 1997

A former car dealer launches an on-line start-up that is reshaping the industry.  Read story

The Next Big Thing

By Joshua Hyatt |  Nov 1, 1995

The former chairman of Boston Chicken answers questions about franchising.  Read story

The Dream Team

By Joshua D. Macht |  Sep 15, 1996

Insights from people behind the technology at one of Hollywood's hottest start-up.  Read story

CEO's Notebook

By Inc Staff |  Aug 1, 1999

CEOs give advice on: boning up on employment law; making the most of customer feedback; finding big-time IT for your small company; and streamlining the due ...  Read story

Mail: Change is Hard

By Various Inc Staff |  Dec 1, 2001

Readers offer positive and negative reactions to Inc 's recent redesign. Also, an update on J'Amy Owens, the Diva of Retail.  Read story

It's All in the Cards

By Paul Franson |  Mar 15, 1996

A review of various PC cards that can turn your laptop into everything from a pager to a global positioner.  Read story

Don't Start a Business without One

By Phaedra Hise |  Feb 1, 1998

Like many entrepreneurs, you may be relying on credit cards to finance your business. Here are some tips on managing credit card payments.  Read story

Play Money

By Robert A. Mamis |  Aug 1, 1988

Founder of simulated stock market confronts decision among three different long-term growth strategies.  Read story

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