All Entertainment articles – Page 43
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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.
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NewsHMV Guernsey follows parent company into adminstration
HMV Guernsey, where the entertainment retailer has one store, has followed its parent company and plunged into administration.
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NewsHMV thrown lifeline as Hilco prepares £50m bid to acquire it
HMV has been thrown a lifeline after restructuring firm Hilco entered into talks to buy the business out of administration in a £50m deal.
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NewsHMV administrator Deloitte sells Asian stores to AID Partners
HMV administrator Deloitte has sold the collapsed entertainment retailer’s stores in Hong Kong and Singapore to AID Partners Capital.
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NewsFurther 37 HMV stores to close, 464 jobs in jeopardy
A further 37 HMV stores are set to close, putting 464 jobs on the line as administrator Deloitte restructures the business in advance of a possible sale.
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NewsHMV: List of further store closures
A further 37 HMV stores are to be shuttered following the initial 66 already slated for closure this month. The closures would leave 116 stores trading.
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NewsOnline giant Amazon launches display ads on website
Online giant Amazon has launched display ads on its website allowing customers to click-through and buy directly from external sites.
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NewsGlobal star Sir Elton John sings his support for collapsed HMV chain
HMV has been backed by one of music’s biggest stars, Sir Elton John, as it emerged he plans to perform at one of the chain’s stores.
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NewsGame eyes HMV, Blockbuster and Jessops stores as it aims to grow share
Entertainment retailer Game is eyeing HMV, Blockbuster and Jessops stores as the specialist aims to grow its market share.
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OpinionComment: Deciding factors for survival? Specialisation and authority
The last few months seem to have been a tipping point in retail, with major casualties adding to the loss of jobs and the closure of hundreds more high street shops.
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NewsHMV administrator strikes deal to continue stocking new releases
HMV administrator Deloitte has struck a deal to continue to stock major new film, music and game releases.
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AnalysisProfile: Tesco - the UK’s largest retailer
The retail landscape has rarely been as turbulent as it is now, and with further economic uncertainty predicted understanding what is happening with the big retailers has never been more important.
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NewsBlockbuster administrator Deloitte to close a further 164 stores
Blockbuster administrator Deloitte is to close a further 164 stores over the coming weeks as part of a phased closure programme following the initial decision to shutter 129 shops.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is the gift voucher dead and buried for retailers?
Consumer confidence in gift vouchers has taken a drubbing after a number of recent high-profile administrations. As fashion retailer Republic plunges into administration, Rebecca Thomson examines the implications for the gift card market.