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8 Reasons Why Blockbuster Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

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As Netflix continued to gain subscribers it took Blockbuster six years to launch a similar service of its own in 2004 called Blockbuster Online. If you didn’t return your movie rental on time you were charged a dollar a day. Viacom bought Blockbuster in 1994 and then spun it out in 2004. Poor execution. Do you like this content?

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Four LGBTQ-Owned Brands to Shop and Support on RangeMe

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Empower BodyCare Founder and CEO, Trista Okel, began making CBD-infused topical products in late 2004 for her mom, who suffers from severe arthritis. As a minority business owner, giving back is important to Okel, but receiving help in return was no easy feat. “I Check out Apothecary by Dr Botanicals on RangeMe here. Empower BodyCare.