Sam Goody was a chain of music and entertainment retail stores that was founded in 1951 by Samuel Gutowitz. The first store was opened in Manhattan, New York. Over the years, Sam Goody stores became known for their wide selection of music, movies, video games, and other entertainment products.
The chain expanded rapidly throughout the United States and at its peak, there were over 800 Sam Goody stores in malls and shopping centers across the country. In addition to selling physical media, Sam Goody stores also offered music and movie rentals.
In 1999, Sam Goody was acquired by the music retailer, Musicland Group, which also owned other music retail chains such as Media Play and OnCue. However, due to changes in the music industry, including the rise of online music streaming and digital downloads, Sam Goody stores began to struggle financially.
In 2006, the parent company of Sam Goody filed for bankruptcy and began closing many of its stores. By 2008, all remaining Sam Goody locations had been closed, marking the end of the iconic music retail chain.
Today, the Sam Goody brand is still remembered as a beloved destination for music lovers in the pre-digital era.
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