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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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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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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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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.
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AnalysisProfile: New Blockbuster managing director Gary Warren
If Gary Warren thought he had a mountain to climb at HMV, he is about to take on the Everest of retail challenges in his new job.
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NewsBlockbuster acquired by restructuring firm Gordon Brothers
Restructuring firm Gordon Brothers Europe has bought DVD rental retailer Blockbuster out of administration, taking 264 stores.
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NewsHilco sole bidder for collapsed HMV as deal nears
Restructuring firm Hilco remains the only bidder in the frame for collapsed entertainment retailer HMV as its future looks to be determined in the next few days.
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AnalysisAsda and HMV: The pros and cons of a potential acquisition
The world of retail was surprised today by the news Asda is understood to have expressed an interest in collapsed entertainment retailer HMV.
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NewsAsda in talks to buy bust HMV
Supermarket giant Asda is in talks with HMV’s administrator to save the collapsed entertainment retailer, according to reports.
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NewsWHSmith returns to entertainment market after HMV collapse
Books and stationery retailer WHSmith has started selling CDs and DVDs in some stores it had axed the category from following the collapse of entertainment retailer HMV.
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NewsWaterstones to close half its university campus shops
Bookseller Waterstones is to shut six of its 12 shops on university campuses but said it remains committed to the academic books market.