DVD sales in Czech Republic reach highest level since 1997

DVD sales in the Czech Republic have reached their highest level since the market release of the format in 1997. Shops and video rental stores recorded a record 3.3 million digital video disks sold in 2008, which marks a 13 percent rise compared to the year 2007. While there was significant increase in the number of DVDs bought in shops, the video rental industry has declined drastically, purchasing 48% less films than the year before.