All Entertainment articles – Page 52
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NewsWaterstones operations director exits business
Waterstones operations director Steve Clark has departed the book seller.
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Micromania introduces new store-type
Games retailer Micromania, which is owned by GameStop, has introduced a new store-type centred on an area known as an ‘M Zone’. Customers can play one another, test games or seek assistance from staff. The first shop adopting the new approach is in Nice’s Cap 3000 shopping centre.Micromania president Pierre ...
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NewsJubilee boost for June retail sales
Like-for-like sales jumped 1.4% in June against a 0.6% fall a year ago as the Jubilee weekend drove shoppers on to the high street, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) – KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsApple Retail UK: Innovative products key to success
The secret of the company’s success lies in innovative products and good customer service.
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AnalysisConsumer insight: Gap in the over 60s retail market
The UK’s population is ageing, making the over-60s an increasingly important consumer market. Rebecca Thomson meets consumers from that generation to find out how they shop, what the industry needs to improve and which retailers are winning their custom.
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NewsShop price inflation falls to lowest rate in more than two years
Shop price inflation in June eased to 1.1% from 1.5% in May, hitting its lowest rate since November 2009, according to the British Retail Consortium( BRC) Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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AnalysisThe changing world of electricals retailing
Electricals retailing has become an increasing challenge over the past 20 years. Rebecca Thomson looks at how it has changed.
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NewsBig ticket sales set for Olympics boost
Sales of TVs, laptops and barbecues are set to rise due to the Olympics, according to new research.
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NewsDigital video sales overtake Blu-ray as market surges
Digital video sales have overtaken Blu-ray sales and now hold 13.5% of the market.
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NewsLandlords gear up to sue PwC over Game administration
Britain’s largest landlords are gearing up to sue PwC over the administration of Game to recoup unpaid rent.
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AnalysisFnac to open string of airport stores
Music, books and electronics retailer Fnac aims to benefit from a growing travel retail market with the opening of new small-format stores in airports.
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AnalysisGrocers’ move into digital entertainment: What do retailers need to know?
Supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Tesco see digital entertainment as a key driver of growth in their non-food strategies
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NewsTurnaround specialists eye HMV debt
Turnaround specialists, including Hilco, are eyeing acquiring HMV’s debt in a move which could give them control of the entertainment group.
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NewsTesco acquires £10m stake digital music platform
Tesco has purchased a stake in digital music platform WE7 for £10.8m.
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NewsWH Smith confident about full year despite sales fall
Bookseller and stationer WH Smith group like-for-likes were down 3% in the 15 weeks to June 9.
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OpinionRetailers follow in Amazon’s footsteps
Supermarket group Sainsbury’s surprised on Tuesday, a day ahead of its quarterly update, with the acquisition of Anobii, an ebooks service and social network for book lovers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Sainsbury’s e-book acquisition mean for the market?
Sainsbury’s raised eyebrows this morning with the announcement of its acquisition of the 64% stake HMV had in etailer and social media platform Anobii.
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AnalysisThe e-book market: What do retailers need to know?
Sainsbury’s acquisition of HMV’s stake in Anobii has thrown the spotlight on the e-book market. Retail Week takes a look
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NewsSainsbury's buys HMV stake in e-book business
Sainsbury’s has purchased HMV’s stake in e-book business Anobii for £1.
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OpinionThe unpredictable world of retail
Retail can sometimes be pretty predictable. Significant events such as market entries or exits, new launches or promotions, or changes to trading performance are often flagged up in advance.