All Entertainment articles – Page 42
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NewsIrish video rentals retailer Xtra-vision falls into receivership
Irish video rentals retailer Xtra-vision has gone into receivership putting 1,023 jobs at risk.
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NewsAmazon tax petition handed to Downing Street
Amazon is under pressure to pay corporation tax as a petition, set up by independent bookshop owners, signed by 160,000 people was handed in to Number 10.
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AnalysisVerdict Customer Satisfaction Survey winners
Verdict today revealed the winners of its Customer Satisfaction Survey, which ranked John Lewis the top retailer overall. Retail Week looks at who else came top.
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NewsRetail search volumes up 16% in first quarter
Total retail search volumes grew 16% in the first quarter of 2013 according to the BRC-Google Online Retail Monitor.
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NewsHMV market share stable as grocers grab entertainment custom
HMV has maintained a stable market share in the first quarter despite shuttering a number of stores after crashing into administration.
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NewsRetail sales slip 0.5% as wintry weather leaves non-food out in the cold
Retail sales volumes slipped 0.5% in March as the cold conditions pulled down the performance of non-food.
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NewsRough Trade at 'critical stage of growth' as it unveils strong Q1
Rough Trade is at “critical stage of growth” as it prepares to open its first overseas store in New York and records strong start to the year.
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NewsHMV owner Hilco set to axe hundreds more jobs at entertainment chain
HMV is poised to axe hundreds more staff a week after it was bought out of administration by restructuring firm Hilco.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Restructuring firm Hilco begins HMV turnaround
After buying HMV, Hilco faces the task of rebuilding the fallen entertainment retailer’s position on the high street and online.
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OpinionComment: Hilco has work to do to get HMV back on song
Few retail failures have inspired the level of public regret that greeted HMV’s fall into administration earlier this year.
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NewsWHSmith: What the analysts say
WHSmith this morning reported a 5% uplift in pre-tax profit to £69m in the six months to February 28, despite a 5% slump in group like-for-like. Retail Week takes a look at the City reaction
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NewsWHSmith profits up 5% despite sales fall in first half
WHSmith has reported a 5% uplift in group pre-tax profit to £69m in the six months to February 28.
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NewsWaterstones founder launches new subscription-based online books offer
Tim Waterstone, founder of the eponymous book chain, is returning to bookselling with the launch of a new online service at next week’s London Book Fair.
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GalleryIn pictures: HMV through the ages
As HMV is rescued out of administration by restructuring firm Hilco to maintain its place on the high street, Retail Week takes a look at how the music specialist has evolved in its lifetime.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What next for HMV following its acquisition by Hilco?
After months of wrangling with suppliers and landlords, Hilco’s hard work paid off when it secured a £50m deal to purchase HMV out of administration.
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NewsHMV: Full list of the 141 stores bought by Hilco
See below for details of the 141 HMV stores acquired by Hilco.
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NewsUPDATED: Hilco buys HMV and drafts in ex-Steinhoff boss Topping
Hilco has bought collapsed entertainment retailer HMV and drafted in former Steinhoff UK boss Ian Topping to lead the business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Grocers chase digital entertainment market share
Grocers are responding to changes in the entertainment market by investing in digital platforms and developing their own services.
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OpinionComment: Jessops and HMV - a tale of two administrations
As Jessops emerges like a phoenix from the flames following its collapse earlier this year, the HMV saga still rumbles on.
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NewsBlockbuster to launch music as part of new owner's revival plan
Blockbuster’s new owners Gordon Brothers are locked in discussions with landlords about securing better terms as the restructuring firm plans to launch into music at the entertainment specialist.