Iconic Brands That No Longer Exist

Posted by Josh

BlockBuster

Blockbuster was an American staple in almost every family home. No need to have stacks of videos all over the place, families could rent movies and games freely. They operated via store fronts, and later an online DVD via mail system. Internal conflict within the company when CEO John Antioco stepped down over differences of vision caused the services to be scaled back.

BlockBuster

After Lehman Brothers collapsed, the brand was hit even harder, and left with $350 million in debt in 2008, filing for bankruptcy in 2010. However, there is a single franchise still open in Bend, Oregon, which has managed to stay afloat due to customer loyalty and those looking for some nostalgia.