Tesco looking to sell Blinkbox - report

Coral Williamson

Tesco is planning to sell or shut down its streaming service, Blinkbox, according to reports.

The Guardian writes that Dave Lewis, Tesco’s new chief executive, has begun a strategic review of the business and intends to seek a buyer. 

If one cannot be found, it is likely Tesco will shut down the service, which it acquired in 2011. Michael Comish, Blinkbox co-founder and now group digital director at Tesco, is expected to stay with the supermarket giant.

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