EzyDVD, founded in 1999 by Jim Zavos, is Australia's largest online and off-line specialist DVD retailer. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is As of 2007 EzyDVD has 70 retail stores and 4 retail kiosks across Australia, the majority being franchise stores. Franchising refers to the methods of practicing and using another person's Philosophy of business. The main headquarters and online distribution warehouse for the chain is located in Adelaide, South Australia. Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country
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Business History
In 2005 Brazin Limited, at the time a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, acquired 50% of EzyDVD. During 2006 Brazin's majority shareholder Brett Blundy purchased all outstanding shares in Brazin and folded Brazin into his private company BB Retail Capital. An indepent expert's report prepared by Deloitte and dated 1 December 2006 valued Brazin's 50% share of EzyDVD at between A$1. 4M and A$1. 9M, indicating that the value of 100% of EzyDVD at that time was in the range A$2. 8M to A$3. 6M.
The current health of the relationship between Mr Zavos and Mr Blundy is unclear. However, on 27 Feb 2007 a change in the owners' shareholdings of EzyDVD was registered, suggesting that Mr Zavos may have resumed full control of EzyDVD.
On 12 July 2007 the entrepreneurs' website smartcompany. com. au published an extensive interview with Mr Zavos. This interview highlighted Mr Zavos' plans for a very substantial expansion of the 'bricks and mortar' outlets commencing in 2H2007. The expansion will be delivered by converting existing independent video rental stores into franchised EzyDVD stores. These stores will combine both rental and DVD sales sections and be decked out in EzyDVD livery. No mention was made of Brazin, BB Retail Capital or Mr Blundy in the smartcompany article, suggesting that Mr Zavos is now very much in the driver's seat at EzyDVD.
In late September 2007, EzyDVD acquired a stake in ASX listed video on demand company ReelTime Media Ltd
In March 2008, Ezydvd announced it had appointed a new CEO, Mr Taylor. The Australian Securities Exchange ( ASX) is the primary Stock exchange in Australia. Video on demand ( VOD) or Audio video on demand ( AVOD) systems allow users to select and watch/listen ReelTime Infotainment the main operating subsidiary of ReelTime Media was placed into the hands of administrators on 11th February 2008 Mr Zavos would remain involved in the business in a business development capacity.
Franchised Stores
EzyDVD, as stated on its website, has now franchised many of its stores to the public for sale. Some stores have done well being franchised but from certain franchisee meetings it has come apparent that most franchised stores are not making the sales they expected. Unforturnately the franchisors weren't selective enough with their choice of some franchisees who were not committed to their business, some of these stores have now been converted back to company stores.
Although some of the franchisees chosen were no doubt not committed to their business, it can also be argued that the chains continued strategy of low margin, supposedly high volume sales has been instrumental in a number of Franchisee's exiting the business at considerable loss to themselves, regardless of how many hours they put in and how dedicated they were to their businesses. Large retailers have been entering the once niche market with a vengence, driving DVD prices lower and putting pressure on a minuscule margin. Many mainstream new releases were sold at or below cost, with little relief provided through rebates (months after the sales were complete). Many franchisees could not continue to sustain the drain on cash flow whilst supporting the chains pricing strategies.
EzyDVD Online
EzyDVD Online (see external links) claims to be Australia's Largest Online DVD Store. It has a large library of all genres of DVD/Blu-ray Disc. The website originally sold DVDs from other regions (mostly Region 1), but was forced to stop this practice as it is against federal law. The logo on the website changes according to a particular holiday or event (this originated on the Google website), such as in the example on the right for Easter. Google Inc is an American public corporation, earning revenue from advertising related to its Internet search, e-mail, online Easter ( Greek: Πάσχα Pascha or Pasxa) is the most important religious feast in the Christian Liturgical year.
EzyGames
In 2007 EzyDVD started and launched its new online store, EzyGames. The site is owned, operated by EzyDVD and is compatible with EzyDVD in that user accounts are the same for both sites. It has been rumored the EzyGames business will see its own retail stores in competition with EB Games and GAME, but there are no official plans or documentation at this time. EB Games (formerly known as Electronics Boutique) is an international computer and video games retailer See external links for web address.
Store Types
EzyDVD
The original retail stores that are almost always in shopping malls such as Westfield Chatswood. Westfield Chatswood is a large shopping centre in the suburb of Chatswood in the North Shore area of Sydney.
Exclusive Packaging
In an effort to entice buyers to shop with them, EzyDVD carries a large number of packaging exclusives, such as backpacks and hinged boxes for large volume boxsets and tin cases for smaller sets and movies. A tin box, or tin for short is a metal container with a re-closeable lid Excluding this packaging, the DVDs themselves are the standard versions available at other retailers.
EzyDVD Kiosks
These are small purchase kiosks that are often located in the same mall as an original retail store. The first kiosk to open was in Westfield Bondi Junction and remains today, despite the fact that the original retail store in that center was closed. Westfield Bondi Junction is a large upmarket shopping centre located in the suburb of Bondi Junction in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ultimate
EzyDVD Ultimate outlets are larger stores that have more room for more specialist movies, such as those of the Arthouse or Foreign genre and new technology, including Blu-ray Disc. An Art film (also called an “art cinema” “art movie” or in the U
Rental Stores
EzyDVD is also moving into franchising "Rent and Buy" stores, with a number of existing DVD stores expected to convert to this new concept. Currently one trial store has opened in Queensland. Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern corner of the mainland continent
See also
Competitors
External links
- Official Website: EzyDVD
- Official Website: EzyGames
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