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Post by SharksFan99 on Dec 28, 2017 0:04:15 GMT 10
Here we go again.   It's pretty ridiculous that Coles and Woolworths are starting to sell them at the end of December! I think it's too early.
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Post by EyewitnessTV on Dec 28, 2017 0:11:46 GMT 10
Yup. It’s just a money grab. I personally think that it’s way too soon also. They should start from a month out from Easter. That still gives plenty of time to buy them.
In saying all that, obviously people are buying them that early, otherwise Coles & Woolworths wouldn’t stock them on the shelves until February-March.
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Post by EyewitnessTV on Jan 5, 2018 23:08:38 GMT 10
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Post by SharksFan99 on Jan 5, 2018 23:51:05 GMT 10
I don't agree with that at all. Although, I can see why they have implemented the technology, given the increase in terrorist attacks over the past few years.
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Post by EyewitnessTV on Jan 26, 2018 22:03:26 GMT 10
Video City Launceston to close its doors by February.The ever-changing nature of home entertainment has claimed a Launceston institution, with Video City to close its doors when its lease runs out next month. In what is becoming an increasingly common trend, the video store has struggled to compete against streaming heavyweights such as Netfilx and will close its doors permanently on February 18. www.examiner.com.au/story/5181835/video-city-announces-it-is-closing-its-doors-survey/
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Post by EyewitnessTV on Jan 26, 2018 22:11:58 GMT 10
With this, there will only be just 2 stores left in the whole of Tasmania (both in Hobart) after probably more than 20 in operation back in its heyday.
It’s sad news but I guess times have changed and the demand is simply not there from consumers with a plethora of other ways of accessing movies.
This ad was really catchy which used to be seen very regularly back in the 90s.
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Post by SharksFan99 on Jan 26, 2018 22:55:01 GMT 10
With this, there will only be just 2 stores left in the whole of Tasmania (both in Hobart) after probably more than 20 in operation back in its heyday. It’s sad news but I guess times have changed and the demand is simply not there from consumers with a plethora of other ways of accessing movies. This ad was really catchy which used to be seen very regularly back in the 90s. It's a shame that video rental stores are closing down. I understand that they face tough competition from streaming services, but I think there is still demand for them. Not everyone likes to watch movies on Netflix or even use streaming services!
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Post by EyewitnessTV on Jan 26, 2018 23:07:54 GMT 10
It's a shame that video rental stores are closing down. I understand that they face tough competition from streaming services, but I think there is still demand for them. Not everyone likes to watch movies on Netflix or even use streaming services! I guess if they’re losing money and the majority aren’t patronage then they have no real choice? Large sections of the elderly may still visit rental stores, but very few from any other demographic would even consider them these days with streaming, Netflix etc a more convenient alternative. I reckon once the lease runs out on the two Hobart stores (Newtown and Kingston), they will shut up shop as well. 
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Post by SharksFan99 on Jan 27, 2018 22:46:36 GMT 10
It's a shame that video rental stores are closing down. I understand that they face tough competition from streaming services, but I think there is still demand for them. Not everyone likes to watch movies on Netflix or even use streaming services! I guess if they’re losing money and the majority aren’t patronage then they have no real choice? Large sections of the elderly may still visit rental stores, but very few from any other demographic would even consider them these days with streaming, Netflix etc a more convenient alternative. I reckon once the lease runs out on the two Hobart stores (Newtown and Kingston), they will shut up shop as well. That's true. Although, I would have thought that video rental stores located close to fast-food/takeaway outlets would still perform well. It's a shame that they are beginning to die-out. Going to the video store and renting out a movie/TV show was something I really enjoyed doing when I was a kid.
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Post by EyewitnessTV on Jan 27, 2018 23:02:06 GMT 10
Going to the video store and renting out a movie/TV show was something I really enjoyed doing when I was a kid. Same. I used to love browsing through all the new releases to see what I could find. The staff at my local store were very friendly and helpful every time I visited. I also used to occasionally rent out games that I never owned and had to wait for before actually purchasing a new copy for myself. They were the days! Even now I still prefer to own as much physical stuff instead of digitally as I can to be honest. I like to actually “own it”, touch and see it, but there’s many out there now that don’t which I understand I guess.
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Post by SharksFan99 on Jan 27, 2018 23:15:15 GMT 10
Going to the video store and renting out a movie/TV show was something I really enjoyed doing when I was a kid. Same. I used to love browsing through all the new releases to see what I could find. The staff at my local store were very friendly and helpful every time I visited. I also used to occasionally rent out games that I never owned and had to wait for before actually purchasing a new copy for myself. They were the days! Even now I still prefer to own as much physical stuff instead of digitally as I can to be honest. I like to actually “own it”, touch and see it, but there’s many out there now that don’t which I understand I guess. Me too. It's amazing to think about how much has changed within a relatively short space of time. I remember back when I was 7 (which was in 2006), most of the kids movies available to rent were still on VHS and the aisles would be packed full of people. To think that it was only twelve years ago! Now you would be lucky to see more than 5 people browsing the aisles at a single time. On that last point, I prefer to physically own my stuff as well. That's why I continue to expand my CD collection, even though it would be easier for me just to purchase an album off iTunes or stream it. Ultimately, I guess it simply comes down to whether you have the interest or passion to continue on with an activity. Unfortunately, in a world where people want things to be done as conveniently and fast as possible, physical media no longer has the same level of importance or appreciation to people.
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Post by EyewitnessTV on Jan 27, 2018 23:30:40 GMT 10
On that last point, I prefer to physically own my stuff as well. That's why I continue to expand my CD collection, even though it would be easier for me just to purchase an album off iTunes or stream it. Ultimately, I guess it simply comes down to whether you have the interest or passion to continue on with an activity. Unfortunately, in a world where people want things to be done as conveniently and fast as possible, physical media no longer has the same level of importance or appreciation to people. Yup. As I mentioned in one of the other threads, for the most part I do download my music or listen on the radio these days. However, when it comes to my video games or DVD’s collection I still like to buy physical media (well for however long they are still available for I suppose).
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Post by EyewitnessTV on Feb 2, 2018 23:48:56 GMT 10
Footwear retailer Betts has announced a major overhaul. It will stop selling kids footwear, close its 39-store Betts Kids chain at the end of this month (five of those stores will be converted to Betts), and sell many of the 30 stores trading under its Airflex network to Melbourne’s Munro shoewear family which owns Williams and Diana Ferrari shoe brands. thewest.com.au/business/retail/end-of-an-era-no-more-kids-shoes-for-betts-ng-b88729587z
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Post by SharksFan99 on Feb 3, 2018 7:49:32 GMT 10
Footwear retailer Betts has announced a major overhaul. It will stop selling kids footwear, close its 39-store Betts Kids chain at the end of this month (five of those stores will be converted to Betts), and sell many of the 30 stores trading under its Airflex network to Melbourne’s Munro shoewear family which owns Williams and Diana Ferrari shoe brands. thewest.com.au/business/retail/end-of-an-era-no-more-kids-shoes-for-betts-ng-b88729587zI don't think we have that retailer in New South Wales!  Regardless, it's sad to see the closure of so many stores.
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Post by EyewitnessTV on Feb 3, 2018 10:53:38 GMT 10
I don't think we have that retailer in New South Wales! Regardless, it's sad to see the closure of so many stores. Really? I thought they were trading Australia-wide. I’d be surprised if there weren’t any stores in NSW.  I agree. Seems like traditional B&M stores are finding the current online climate really challenging.
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Regardless, it's sad to see the closure of so many stores.