All Entertainment articles – Page 57
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NewsGame files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Game has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator after suspending its shares this morning. Stores will remain open for the time being.
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AnalysisGame: Are banks playing fair?
Today is likely to end very badly for Game, after the troubled retailer suspended shares on the London Stock Exchange this morning.
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NewsGame suspends shares as no equity left in business
Game has suspended trading on the London Stock Exchange as it concludes there is no equity left in the business.
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NewsWHSmith introduces contactless payments
WHSmith will begin rolling out contactless payments in 46 of its “major” travel locations this Spring.
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NewsAmazon buys automated picking firm for $775m
Amazon has acquired Kiva Systems, a technology firm specialising in automated picking, for $775m.
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NewsMinimum wage frozen for young people, adult rate to increase 1.8%
The national minimum wage for 16 to 20 year olds will be frozen next year to stimulate job creation for young people as the adult rate rises 1.8%.
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NewsGame’s future hangs in the balance
Game’s future has been cast in doubt after a rescue deal put forward by Comet’s owner appears to have been rejected by the troubled retailer’s banks.
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NewsGame offered lifeline by Comet owner OpCapita
Embattled entertainment retailer Game has been offered a lifeline by Comet owner OpCapita.
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NewsHMV confirms ongoing sale of live business
HMV has confirmed “a number of parties” are eyeing the entertainment retailer’s live venue arm.
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NewsGame in talks with third party over new funding
Beleaguered entertainment retailer Game said a third party has shown interest in providing additional funding in the business.
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NewsHMV Live grabs attention of O2 owner
The owner of the O2 arena, AEG, is bidding to acquire HMV’s live music business for about £65m.
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NewsHMV set to benefit as Game struggles
HMV is set to benefit from problems at Game as the latter fights for survival.
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NewsChannel Islands bid to preserve VAT loophole
Lawyers for the Channel Islands are heading to the high court this week in a last-gasp attempt to preserve the VAT loophole which exists in the region.
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NewsGame future in jeopardy as value wiped out
Concern about the future of computer entertainment specialist Game has intensified after the retailer acknowledged doubts over its future, and the business may well be worthless.
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OpinionA bonus culture worth celebrating
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsGame to exit Comet shops to reduce space
Embattled entertainment retailer Game is to end its partnership with electricals retailer Comet as part of its ongoing strategy to reduce space.
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NewsGame supplier Capcom cuts supply
Capcom has become the latest video game giant to refuse to supply Game.
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NewsFormer Play.com boss to run online pharmacy
Former Play.com boss Stuart Rowe has joined online pharmacy business Chemist Direct as its new chief executive.
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NewsMorrisons to host summer music festival
Morrisons has entered the music festival market with the launch of a new summer event.
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Barnes & Noble introduces new Nook tablet PC
Bookseller Barnes & Noble has introduced a new version of its Nook tablet PC, priced at $199 to match Amazon’s Kindle Fire. The new Nook Tablet has 8GB of built-in memory against 16GB for the full-priced $249 version, which will continue to be offered. Barnes & Noble said it has ...