Why did Xtra-vision fail?

The movie chain blamed poor Christmas sales and the declining rental market. THE HIGH COURT has appointed a provisional liquidator to the Xtra-vision movie rental chain. The bulk of the 583 full and part time jobs at the company are likely to be lost, Mr Justice Paul Gilligan heard.

Is Xtra-vision gone?

On 27 January 2016, Xtra-vision was liquidated and ceased trading. The company now operates as an online business and operates rental vending machines across the Republic of Ireland.

What year did xtravision close?

January 27, 2016
Xtra-vision/Ceased operations

When did xtravision open in Ireland?

1981
The biggest casualty in Ireland was Xtra-Vision which closed its shop doors for the last time in January 2016. It had had a rollercoaster ride to be fair and flirted with death more than once. It was opened in 1981 and could do no wrong in the early days leading to an Irish stock exchange flotation in the late 1980s.

When did DVD come to Ireland?

Twenty years ago, on June 1, 1998, the DVD format launched in Ireland, sounding the death knell for the video cassette.

What happened to SuperQuinn?

The Superquinn name disappeared from Ireland’s main streets on 13 February 2014 after owner, the Musgrave Group, announced its decision to rebrand all stores as SuperValu. The SuperQuinn brand has been retained for a range of products, including sausages.

When did musgraves buy Superquinn?

On 19 July 2011, the chain was reported to have been sold to wholesale group Musgrave Group for just over €100m.

When did Superquinn close?

February 13, 2014
Superquinn/Ceased operations

Who owns SuperValu Sutton?

the Musgrave Group
SuperValu is part of the Musgrave Group, Ireland’s largest grocery and food distributor. With 222 stores throughout Ireland, SuperValu has served the people of Ireland for over 30 years and has become a well established landmark across Irish communities.

Who supplies musgraves?

The Musgrave company is essentially a wholesaler that supplies groceries to a network of franchisees who run its retail brands. These brands range from SuperValu and Centra in Ireland to Budgens and Londis in the UK and Dialprix in Spain.

What happened Superquinn?

Who bought Superquinn?

Musgrave
Irish supermarket chain Superquinn has been bought by the convenience retail group Musgrave.

Why choose Xtra-vision & HMV?

Xtra-vision and HMV are unique in many ways. We serve over 200,000 customers every week in store with a growing E-commerce business. Our business is driven by commitment to marketing, and the use of social media now plays a major role. Xtra-vision and HMV are the #1 destination point for entertainment and gifting.

Why choose Xtrac for your career?

Whether you are a skilled Machinist, a talented Design Engineer, or a school or university leaver looking to make your mark in the world, Xtrac will have a fulfilling career waiting for you.

How many Xtravision stores are there in Ireland?

Xtra-vision and HMV Ireland, the biggest entertainment retailers in Ireland have joined forces to bring you the ultimate entertainment experience. The Company operates from a base of 100 stores and has a workforce of almost 850 employees in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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