All Entertainment articles – Page 15
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NewsToday in retail: HMV makes a chart hit of its own
There’s life in the old dog yet – Nipper that is, the HMV pooch.
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NewsHMV steals entertainment market share from Amazon
HMV has overtaken Tesco to reclaim second place in the physical entertainment market, while Amazon’s share of the CD, DVD and games market shrunk.
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VideoWatch: FA chief exec Martin Glenn talks leadership
Martin Glenn, one of highest profile figures in English football explains why culture is so important in business and which retailers get it right.
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DataData: Halloween retail spending poised to hit £472m
Halloween spending is forecast to hit £472m this year as British shoppers splash out on creepy costumes and frightening food.
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NewsGear4music eyes European prize with new hub launches
Gear4music is opening its first European distribution hubs and showrooms as its looks to counteract the impact of Brexit.
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NewsHamleys profits fall following £1m cost of Chinese takeover
Hamleys pre-tax profit reported a fall in pre-tax profits after the cost of its Chinese takeover dented earnings.
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NewsRetailers to raise prices by 5% as pound hits new low
Retailers are preparing to raise prices by around 5% next year after the pound plummeted to a new low, analysts have warned.
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NewsGame presses button on dedicated gaming arenas
Game chief executive Martyn Gibbs has confirmed plans to roll out 10 in-store gaming arenas before Christmas, plus standalone gaming venues.
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NewsWHSmith’s profits rise as high street sales fall
WHSmith expects to report increased profits and group revenue for its full-year, but falling sales in its high street division.
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NewsGame profits plunge 84% in 'undoubtedly tough' year
Game’s pre-tax profits have plunged 84% in what boss Martyn Gibbs described as an “undoubtedly tough” year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Amazon and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco in pricing row with Unilever, Amazon launches paid music service and former Sainsbury's boss warns on price hikes
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to bring a business back from the dead
All eyes are on BHS to see if new owner Al Mana Group can succeed in breathing fresh life into the brand with its ecommerce site.
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GalleryIn pictures: Hamleys unveils its top 10 Christmas toys
Hamleys has revealed the toys it is banking on for festive success this Christmas, ranging from board games to virtual reality headsets.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons retailers can learn from Metro Bank
Metro Bank was founded only in early 2010, but the company’s fresh approach to financial services has shaken up the banking industry.
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NewsHMV posts pre-tax loss as physical music and film sales slump
HMV has posted a full-year pre-tax loss of £8.8m after sales of physical CDs, films and games continued their decline.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, consumer confidence and more
Retail news round-up: Andy Street to quit John Lewis to fight mayoral contest, consumer morale rises in September and HMV's sales down
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NewsSainsbury's exits digital entertainment and offloads ebook business
Sainsbury’s is to close its digital entertainment arm and hand off its ebook business to online bookseller Kobo to streamline its offer.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Typo, the Australian chain set to make its UK debut
Retail Week takes a closer look at Typo, the homewares and stationery specialist that has pencilled its debut at Westfield Stratford.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: 'It is absolutely essential to harness the power of data'
Green Man Gaming boss Paul Sulyok said it is essential to gather data around customers in order to have a personal dialogue with them.
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AnalysisPersonalisation: Innovative ways of turning shoppers into 'soulmates'
From reading customers’ minds to analysing a shopper’s DNA, brands are going to extraordinary lengths to push the boundaries of personalisation.