Redbox expands c-store reach

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. Movie rental provider Redbox, a subsidiary of Coinstar Inc., said Thursday that the company has signed agreements with EZ Mart Stores, Fastrac Markets, Murphy Express and VPS Convenience Store Group that expand the Redbox footprint to new convenience store locations in the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest.

“The convenience store channel has played an important role in Redbox’s success and presents a great opportunity for future growth,” said Mitch Lowe, president, Redbox. 

Redbox offers new release DVD rentals through its network of self-service kiosks that comprise approximately 24,000 locations nationwide, including select McDonald’s restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, select Walmart locations and Walgreens locations in select markets.