Rumor: major retailer in the UK dropping HD-DVD?
Even with Blu-ray discs getting stolen, it seems that some stores still want them on shelves. According to a blogger on PlayThree.net, giant retailer Woolworths experienced “virtually non-existent sales” from Blu-ray and HD-DVD, but the latter will be taken off the inventory.
One of the store managers, as the blogger claims, gave word that the company has placed both high-def formats on trials in their flagship stores. Sales have been poor, but Blu-ray started to earn some profit after the release of the PS3. HD-DVDs, on the other hand, still aren’t selling.
Sony‘s format is expected to sell more this Christmas with HDTVs invading more UK households. However, the competing high-def DVD will be dropped entirely by Woolworths – if the store manager’s words hold true.
Woolworths have been around since 1909 in the UK and expanded to become one of the biggest retailers in high street locations. While known for products aimed at mothers and young children, offering exclusive support to Blu-ray should prove to be quite significant in the format war.
Via PlayThree.net
Even with Blu-ray discs getting stolen, it seems that some stores still want them on shelves. According to a blogger on PlayThree.net, giant retailer Woolworths experienced “virtually non-existent sales” from Blu-ray and HD-DVD, but the latter will be taken off the inventory.
One of the store managers, as the blogger claims, gave word that the company has placed both high-def formats on trials in their flagship stores. Sales have been poor, but Blu-ray started to earn some profit after the release of the PS3. HD-DVDs, on the other hand, still aren’t selling.
Sony‘s format is expected to sell more this Christmas with HDTVs invading more UK households. However, the competing high-def DVD will be dropped entirely by Woolworths – if the store manager’s words hold true.
Woolworths have been around since 1909 in the UK and expanded to become one of the biggest retailers in high street locations. While known for products aimed at mothers and young children, offering exclusive support to Blu-ray should prove to be quite significant in the format war.
Via PlayThree.net
About The Author
