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Columbia House Announces End of Operations and Final Order Deadline

The longtime mail-order retailer Columbia House will stop taking new orders next month, marking the end of its business.

Columbia House, once known for its record and CD clubs before shifting to DVDs, has declared that it will accept its last customer orders in the coming month. The announcement signals the closure of a brand that has operated for decades in the mail-order market. No further details on the company's future plans were provided.

Why it matters

The shutdown ends a decades-long retail brand, highlighting shifts in how consumers obtain music and video content.

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