Future Zone (retailer)
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IndustryVideo game retailer
FoundedOctober 1992
DefunctJanuary 1996
FateRebranded to Electronics Boutique
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| Industry | Video game retailer |
|---|---|
| Founded | October 1992 |
| Defunct | January 1996 |
| Fate | Rebranded to Electronics Boutique |
| Owner | The Rhino Group |
Future Zone Stores Limited was a British gaming retailer, founded in 1992.[1]
Future Zone was originally founded by Bev Ripley and Terry Norris as The Rhino Group in 1992, trading as Future Zone.[2] In November 1993, The Rhino Group acquired the Virgin Games Centre chain from WHSmith, increasing its portfolio of Future Zone stores to 77.[3] In 1995, 25% of the retailer's parent company, The Rhino Group, was purchased by Electronics Boutique, and all Future Zone stores were rebranded to the Electronics Boutique name.[4] Electronics Boutique in the UK would then become Game in 2002.[5]
