LANSING, MI — Family Video is closing its remaining stores nationwide, including 58 across Michigan, bringing an end to the video store chain.
The Glenview, Illinois-based company announced earlier this week that it would close about 250 stores. That includes the Lansing store on Cedar Street near McLaren Hospital.
“The impact of COVID-19, not only in foot traffic but also in the lack of movie releases, pushed us to the end of an era,” said Keith Hoogland, CEO of Highland Ventures, the parent company that owns Family Video, in a statement. “I’m extremely thankful to our employees and customers that were instrumental in Family Video’s success.”
The last day for movie rentals at the stores was January 6, according to the company. A liquidation sale is expected to commence soon and run until everything is sold. Items for sale will include movies, video games and CBD products.
Family Video, which started in 1978, did manage outlast counterparts like Blockbuster and Hollywood Video chains.
