Article: Movie Gallery shuts some area stores

DAYTON -- Movie Gallery Inc., the Dothan, Ala.-based parent to Hollywood Video, this week announced that it is closing about 520 stores nationwide, including those under performing in the Dayton area.

The company previously announced its plan to close unprofitable stores to reduce the company's costs and to address industry challenges.

About 4,000 stores nationwide will remain open, said Joe Malugen, Movie Gallery chairman, president and chief executive officer.

Movie Gallery spokeswoman Meaghan Repko confirmed the closing of stores in ...

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