THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Saturday, July 23, 1994 TAG: 9407230199
SECTION: BUSINESS PAGE: D1 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Short : 36 lines
Name change for Tracks: Tracks, the music store chain owned by Blockbuster Entertainment, will receive a new identity next month. The Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based parent company will convert its Tracks stores to the Blockbuster Music name by mid-August. The stores will also be remodeled to include a listening center where customers can listen to any compact disc in stock with no obligation to buy. Other music retailers, like Planet Music and Birdland, an independent Virginia Beach retailer, offer CD listening areas. Blockbuster will convert 14 stores in Virginia, including 10 in Hampton Roads. It plans to open 100 new Blockbuster Music stores nationwide this year. - Staff report
Two new mail order catalogs: Mail order firm Lillian Vernon Corp. says it will introduce two catalogs next spring. One will be devoted to kitchen items; the other, to travel. That will bring the number of Lillian Vernon catalogs to seven. The New Rochelle, N.Y.-based retailer, whose national distribution is based in Virginia Beach, says it is responding to increasing consumer demands for luggage and other travel accessories and kitchen items, including gourmet and non-food gifts. - Staff report
Real estate merger: Jeanne West & Associates, a realtor specializing in prime beach-area properties, has merged with Rose & Krueth Realty, said JWA founder Jeanne West and R&K president Van Rose. JWA's office will remain at its Laskin Road location, while West will stay on as its managing broker. All of JWA's 13 sales associates and staff, however, have elected to join Rose & Krueth at its new Hilltop office. - Staff report by CNB