Links of Interest: June 29, 2016

  • Hastings Entertainment has filed for bankruptcy. Hastings is a retailer of books, music, and video games that operates 123 superstores, primarily in the south central United States. Unless a buyer is found, the company will shut down in July. It owes millions of dollars to banks, publishers, and distributors. Given years of substantial losses, the bankruptcy isn’t exactly a surprise. The Wall Street Journal said (subscription required), “A declining . . .

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