downturn in sales, large operating losses and debts of over $18 million. In January 2009, EzyDVD was purchased by the Franchise Entertainment Group (FEG), the parent company of Video Ezy and Blockbuster Australia, who took on the brand name, online business, stock, plant and equipment, as well as the 11 remaining company-owned stores and extended franchise network of 25 stores. FEG intended to use the acquisition to expand their retail presence into major malls and shopping centres; soon after however, EzyDVD's head office, warehouse and distribution facility in Torrensville closed. In October 2010, Élan Media Partners, a company related to FEG, acquired the rights to operate EzyDVD's website and online business from the Franchise Entertainment Group, while FEG continued to oversee the brick and mortar stores. By October 2013 only 3 branded stores had remained in Launceston, Browns Plains and Elizabeth; the following years saw those remaining stores close down and the business returning to be a ecommerce/online retailer only. In July 2017, EzyDVD and all associated rights to operate the EzyDVD website were sold to The Kingston Group, located on the Gold Coast. Business EzyDVD website The EzyDVD website claims to be Australia's largest online DVD store, as well as purportedly being recognised as Australia's #1 DVD destination. It has a large library of all genres of DVD, Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Discs, and boasts reputedly the largest forthcoming release list of any online retailer. The site features new release information, a separate Ultra HD Blu-ray section, individual category pages, advance future release notification functionality, numerous specials, exclusive offers (including the company's exclusive Collector's Tin packaging), and regular "Beat the Bomb" time-limited specials. EzyGames In 2007 EzyDVD started and launched its new online store, EzyGames. The site specialised in video games including Sony PlayStation, PSP, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and PC games. They also sold PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo consoles and accessories. EzyDVD customers could use the same user account for both sites. The EzyGames site was closed in 2009 and video games became available to purchase from the EzyDVD site itself. However, as of February 2021 video games are no longer available for customers to buy on the EzyDVD website. References External links EzyDVD website Retail companies established in 1999 1999 establishments in Australia Retail companies of Australia Online retailers of Australia Companies based in Adelaide