Blockbuster buys retail software maker

PR: Blockbuster Acquires Retail Software Developer Business of Alpha Bay 7/18/2012 Blockbuster Acquires Retail Software Developer Business of Alpha Bay DISH Network Corp. unit Blockbuster Inc. said July 18 that it acquired the assets of retail software provider Alpha Bay Corp. Alpha Bay Corp. develops software and services that deliver cloud-based mobile point-of-service, inventory management, customer loyalty and business intelligence capabilities to the retail industry. Blockbuster said it plans to use the Alpha Bay platform to improve its in-store customer service, enhance inventory management and deliver promotional programs to retail guests. "A key element of the Alpha Bay solution