Chartbusters
Chartbusters was an Irish video rental chain founded by former Xtra-vision chief executive, Richard Murphy.
History
Chartbusters was founded by Richard Murphy following his departure from Xtra-vision in 1990. His exit contract with the latter included a non-competitive clause that ran until 1994. Chartbusters was registered on as Chartbusters Limited. The chain rented out VHS/DVDs and games, and sold VHS/DVDs, computer games, cassettes and books. The first two locations opened in Tallaght and Blanchardstown.Stores
The first store that opened was in Blanchardstown followed by the second in Tallaght, both of which were classed as superstores and were reported to be generating £6,500 to £7,000 per week in 1994. In 2003, stores began to offer stand tanning under the company's tan.ie branding in the outlets. At the height of their popularity, in 2004, the chain had 52 stores across Ireland. By 2009, there were 44 stores open.On, a fire broke out in the vacant Chartbusters store in Stillorgan resulting in the adjacent restaurant and Mill House pub to be evacuated.