bearfan
Ancient Mariner
There is an additional cost (and profit) if there are 50 versus 10 in a theater. Assuming like most theaters, it is a 10-plex. You have 500 people through the front door versus 500. Which means extra ticket takers, concession stand employees, etc working.
Music stores were certianly going to take a hit with digital music (even if 100% legal downloads), but the hit has been much worse due to illegal downloading. I cannot imagine how many people are out of work now from store employees, to the distribution chain, the actual manufacturers, their supply chains, etc.
Music stores were certianly going to take a hit with digital music (even if 100% legal downloads), but the hit has been much worse due to illegal downloading. I cannot imagine how many people are out of work now from store employees, to the distribution chain, the actual manufacturers, their supply chains, etc.