Best Buy has officially halted the sales of DVDs and Blu-ray discs in their stores

Best Buy has officially halted the sales of DVDs and Blu-ray discs in their stores, per Reuters.

Best Buy has confirmed recent reports about discontinuing the sale of DVDs and Blu-ray discs across its 900-plus stores and online platform. A spokesperson for the electronics retailer acknowledged the evolving landscape of how people consume movies and TV shows, emphasizing the significant changes compared to past decades.

The decision aims to optimize store space, offering more opportunities to showcase innovative technology for customers to explore and enjoy. The company plans to continue selling discs through the holiday season before concluding sales in the new year. This move aligns with a broader industry shift, as evidenced by Netflix recently ending its DVD-by-mail service, citing the challenges posed by a declining customer base for physical movies.