All Entertainment articles – Page 20
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NewsWaterstones losses narrow as investment and depth of range lift sales
Waterstones full-year losses have narrowed after investment from its new owners and a deeper range of books helped boost sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Home Retail, Scottish Retail Sales and Waterstones
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2016: Home Retail's biggest investor publicly backs Sainsbury's offer, Waterstones sales up under new owner and Scottish retail sales value down.
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NewsAmazon eyeing up to 400 physical bookshops after Seattle trial
Etail giant Amazon is planning to open up to 400 bookshops following the launch of its first physical store last year, according to reports.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon bookstores and Wilko pay rates
Retail news round-up on February 3, 2016: Amazon eyes opening 400 physical bookstores and Wilko to cut premium payments for Sunday and bank holiday shifts.
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GalleryStore gallery: Taking a megabyte out of the Big Apple's in-store technology
The in-store technology on offer in New York ensures that retail in the Big Apple looks more engaging than it has done for some time
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NewsWHSmith raises profit guidance after strong Christmas trading
WHSmith expects profit growth to be “slightly ahead of plan” as adult colouring books boost sales at its high-street arm over Christmas.
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NewsHawkins Bazaar’s owner Tobar reveals management buyout
The management behind Hawkins Bazaar’s parent company Tobar Group has completed a buyout of the retailer, backed by Merino Private Equity.
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GalleryStore gallery: O2's new-look phone store rings in the changes
O2 has opened a new-look store in Manchester designed to provide high street shoppers with more reasons to visit a phone shop.
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NewsWaterstones shrugs off high street gloom with Christmas sales rise
Waterstones recorded growth across all categories in the festive season, thanks to more books “under the Christmas tree” this year.
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NewsFoyles like-for-likes rise 4.7% in December driven by Charing Cross flagship
Foyles like-for-likes jumped 4.7% in December driven by the performance of London bookshops including its relocated Charing Cross flagship.
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NewsGovernment to review airport retail VAT practices following ‘rip-off’ fears
The Government has launched a review into how VAT is applied by retailers in airports following controversy last summer.
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NewsGame warns on profits as customers shelve switch to newer consoles
Game has issued a profit warning following a “faster than expected decline” for old format content and a “slower” switch to new consoles.
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GalleryStore gallery: Waterstones opens on Tottenham Court Road
The UK’s biggest bookseller, Waterstones, has opened a 7,000 sq ft store on London’s Tottenham Court Road. View our gallery of the latest images.
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NewsDarty first-half profits surge 71% following growth initiatives
Pre-tax profits at French electricals specialist Darty surged 71% to €24.3m (£17.5m) in its first half after plans for growth paid off.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The fulfilment challenge as Black Friday moves online
As Black Friday shifts online, retailers are feeling the pressure and looking to more efficient and creative ways to deliver products.
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NewsBlack Friday online spend using Visa soars 25% as store transactions fall
Visa has reported online spending on Black Friday soared 25%, while store sales was slightly down.
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AnalysisLuke Jensen’s five new rules to win in modern-day retail
Retail is undergoing a revolution as great as the move from counter service to self-service in the 1960s. Here’s how to play by the new rules.
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OpinionOpinion: Waterstones has turned over a new leaf with a back-to-basics tack
Bookshops are experiencing a retail resurgence by focusing on their core proposition, instead of distracting shoppers with anything but.
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NewsShoppers expected to make beeline to Amazon for Black Friday deals
Three quarters of consumers planning to make a purchase on Black Friday will buy from online giant Amazon, a study has revealed.
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NewsGame launches augmented reality display to bring Halo characters to life
Game has launched an augmented reality display in its Basingstoke store that allows customers to pose with characters from the Halo series.