Signs of the Video Times
The signs of the changing video landscape were literally signs in the case of these photos I snapped yesterday. The demise of Bradley Video, a once strong independent video store in Silicon Valley, is an indication that the traditional brick and mortar approach to renting and selling videos is quickly being substituted for other means of delivery; whether via snail mail, electronic downloads or streaming. It is sad for the folks whose livelihoods depended on this business. The impact goes beyond the owner and employees, as this particular store used to be a big advertiser in the sports section of the local newspaper.
Popularity: 17% [?]
September 25th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Yet more evidence that the days of the stand-alone video store is quickly following its record store cousin, can be found in this article which explains how three central California coast Blockbusters are going to close.
http://www.ksby.com/global/story.asp?s=9061711
A sad day for the 40 employees.