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An iconic mail-order music and video company is shutting down

First publishedAug 18, 21:02 UTC
Last updatedAug 19, 01:41 UTC · just now ago
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An iconic mail-order music and video company is shutting down
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The long-running mail-order business Columbia House, which became famous for its record and CD clubs before focusing on DVDs, has announced it'll take its final orders next month.

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The long-running mail-order business Columbia House, which became famous for its record and CD clubs before focusing on DVDs, has announced it'll take its final orders next month.
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1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
When was it last updated?
just now ago.
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