Viacom relents over Blockbuster business

By 2001-03-29T16:26:00

In the week when Disney slashed 4,000 jobs or 3% of its workforce, Viacom has ditched plans to sell video rental giant Blockbuster, after reporting improved business and a boost from DVD.

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