All Entertainment articles – Page 113
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Amazon launches digital book
Amazon has launched an electronic device that could replace the traditional printed book.
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Play.com raises game with ad strategy for bumper Christmas
E-tailer Play.com has ramped up its Christmas ad budget by 40 per cent this year, as it guns for a record Christmas. The entertainment e-tailer hopes the additional£5 million marketing spend will lift UK sales by 30 per cent in the three months to December 31. Play.com’s TV and radio ...
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Opinion
King faces his toughest times
When Arabian royals come knocking to buy your company, doubts about them having deep enough pockets are probably the last thing that will enter your mind.
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Amazon profits soar in third quarter
Online retail giant Amazon revealed a four-fold leap in profits to US$80 million ( 39.1 million) in the three-months to September 30, boosted by strong sales of the final Harry Potter book, which became the fastest selling book of all time.
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HMV opens gaming zone in Edinburgh
HMV will open a state-of-the-art gaming zone in its Edinburgh store today.
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Zavvi to give managers power with local move
Entertainment group Zavvi is poised to hand back power to store managers as it sets out its plans to run the 125-store chain as an independent retailer.
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Playstation 3 launch drives profits at Game
International growth and sales of Playstation 3 drive profits at games retailer
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NewsLuke Johnson leads Borders UK deal
Private investor Risk Capital Partners buys majority stake in bookstore chain
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Borders UK sale nears with Johnson in the lead
Bookseller Borders UK was poised to be sold as Retail Week went to press. WHSmith is out of the running and entrepreneur Luke Johnson’s private equity business, Risk Capital Partners, is expected to lead the purchase. Johnson is understood to be backing Borders UK and Ireland chief executive David Roche. ...
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Another games specialist goes as sector struggles
Computer games chain ePlay has gone into administration and become the latest victim of the malaise affecting entertainment retailers on the high street. The 13-store retailer traded in new and used computer games and had a portfolio of stores across the UK at locations including Bristol, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Milton Keynes, ...
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Challenges ahead as Virgin becomes Zavvi
Virgin Megastores managing director Simon Douglas has admitted that rebranding Virgin Megastores to Zavvi will pose challenges for the retailer. This week, Virgin Megastores was sold as part of a management buy-out led by managing director Simon Douglas and finance director Steve Peckham. Douglas conceded that the Virgin name has ...
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Apple to unveil UK plans for iPhone today
Apple will unveil its UK plans for the much-hyped iPhone today at high-profile event in London
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Woolworths gets go-ahead to buy Bertram
Competition Commission unconditionally clears the acquisition
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Reevoo woos retailers with relaunch
Online product review company Reevoo has relaunched its web site with a new service as it aims to double its retail customers over the next six months. Last month, Reevoo.com relaunched to drive traffic to retailer’s web sites. Customers click on the product review, choose from a list of retailers ...
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Borders UK deal nears as parent's sales soar
The sale of Borders UK is understood to be imminent, although the US retailer was silent on the issue as it posted second-quarter figures. Entrepreneur Luke Johnson’s private equity business, Risk Capital Partners, is thought to be the front-runner to buy the chain, which has also been eyed by WHSmith. ...
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Toys R Us recalls Chinese-made crayons and paints
Toys R Us has recalled 27,000 Chinese-made paints and crayons from its US stores over concerns about excessive quantities of lead
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Woolworths goes on advertising drive
Rolf Harris and Kelly Osbourne to star in tv ad for Woolworth's Worthit! brand