JB Hi-Fi says it will continue to stock CDs, vinyl and DVDs at its Westfield Penrith location, despite the products being taken off the shelves at Jamisontown.
Visitors to the Penrith Homemaker Centre store in recent months would have noticed that traditional media products have disappeared from the shelves.
But those desperate for their fix of classic media or vinyl revival won’t have to travel too far, with the company confirming its Westfield location wouldn’t be changing its product line-up.
“JB Hi-Fi remains committed to music, movies, TV shows, including CDs and vinyl,” a JB Hi-Fi spokesperson said.
“Our Penrith Store is home to a massive range of CDs, vinyl and DVDs. Customers can shop in-store and enjoy the great service from our team including our resident music and movie specialists, Bill and Amy.
“Customers can also browse and shop at JB Hi-Fi online, with chat and phone service options.”
The Jamisontown store appears to be moving towards a more bulky goods, big ticket retail outlet.
Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have changed the way many, particularly in Australia, consume music.
The same goes for movies and TV shows – once hot sellers are now only purchased by a small section of the market.
Last year, Disney announced it would stop selling DVDs and Blu-Rays in Australia, a result of dwindling physical sales in this part of the world.
Troy Dodds
Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia's leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.