Doomed business models/ideas

[sellickbhoy]

I think it can't be long before Blockbuster and video/dvd rental shops are obsolete and out of business

rise in PPV, satelite tv, on demand movies, downloads, cost/availability of buying movies

I don't think cinemas will be far behind them - far far too expensive for what you get. 3D movies will be a novelty for a while, but i think it's last roll of the dice for them

anyone have any thoughts about business ideas/models they think will be dead soon?

 

[felix299]

I think Celtic FC's model of hiring a player at £65k a week to gain the revenue from the Scottish Cup could doom them to failure. I can hardly talk given my leanings.

In all seriousness I completely agree with you about Blockbuster. I was talking about it to a colleague just last week. I think it is fast becoming the next Woolworths due to its inability to change with the times.

I think Yellow Pages has a limited life span now. Yell.com will help things but there are so many online directories that their market share is nothing like the same

 

[sellickbhoy]

I think Celtic FC's model of hiring a player at £65k a week to gain the revenue from the Scottish Cup could doom them to failure. I can hardly talk given my leanings.

they didn't sign him for scottish cup glory - they signed him to keep 50k turning up and to sell half season tickets for this season

Celtic fc have shot themselves in the foot.

Though, looking at the bigger picture, i can't help but think there will be a bit of a collapse in the EPL soon. Portsmouth are doomed and a few other clubs won't be far behind. I think the spl has got it's spending in check now, so is susainable - though falling behind the rest of europe.

I think the EPL is in for a crash in 5 years

 

[gemd89]

I still get quite a few enquiries from yellow pages with my free listing

Gemma

 

[Jeff FV]

Shoelaces.

Sorry if a little trivial, but I remember getting new school shoes & trainers for my two last summer. I noticed in the shop that there was not a single pair of child shoes with laces - all velcro & buckles.

(The shoe business however is still thriving - the children's shoes cost me an arm and a leg, but at least that means I now I can save money as I only have to buy one shoe for me!)

 

[gemd89]

I love my shoes, my shoes £10, my 18 month old sons shoes £30

Mental
Gemma

 

[sellickbhoy]

i have a pair of boots - nothing unusual, but i need laces about 135cm long - give or take a few inches either way

can i find them? No chance!

so, maybe they are already dead

 

[saxondale]

laces are in no danger neither is cinema.



web based shops selling one product on the other hand are looking shaky.

 

[Beachcomber]

laces are in no danger neither is cinema.



web based shops selling one product on the other hand are looking shaky.

I agree eek: yes I do! I agree with saxondale!!!)
Cinema will continue to do well - it's about more than just the movie.

I don't think any particular business model is doomed - they will adapt, change, evolve and survive to meet the changing needs of the market.

 

[Kymera]

I don't know if they're doomed, but I worry for the little in town newspaper/magazine/sweet/tobacco shops. With tobacco being slowly but steadily throttled as a saleable item and so many supermarkets having everything else they sell in a more convenient and, let's face it, more palatable environment, I wonder just how long these shops can continue.

 

[malcolmpiper]

Agree with all these comments. Yellow pages are demonstrating they can adapt with yell.com.

Petrol stations have become more sophisticated in attracting customers through offering more and more products. Sadly my local shop has disappeared as a result.

 

[directmarketingadvice]

I don't think cinemas will be far behind them

How many times has that been predicted?

First TV was going to kill cinema, then it was video...

Steve

 

[papverpoppies]

I agree eek: yes I do! I agree with saxondale!!!)
Cinema will continue to do well - it's about more than just the movie.

I don't think any particular business model is doomed - they will adapt, change, evolve and survive to meet the changing needs of the market.

Had to check it was not 1st April...

One of those when 'Harry met Sally' moments, yes, yes YES... I agree with Saxondale!

Ciinemas are not for the graveyard, it is still a good family night out, pricey I agree, but watching a blockbuster on your own TV, just does not do it.

It is an interesting thread though.

It made me think, what have we lost over the decades that has now become defunct?

You say Woolies has gone, but in fact they have not vanished all together, and in some stores (albeit) under a different name) the Woolies ethos continues.

Which proves that there is a call for that type of store, Woolies just had bad management.

Poppy

 

[saxondale]

you all agree with me, all the time



it`s just a case of getting you to open your eyes.