All Entertainment articles – Page 64
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NewsHMV’s groovy past
We’re indebted to blogger Voices of East Anglia for some fantastic pictures of HMV’s Oxford Street flagship in the 1960s.
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AnalysisInternational growing pains
Retailers face a multitude of supply chain challenges as they expand beyond their home market. Rebecca Thomson looks at how retailers are tackling some of these issues
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NewsHMV ads to highlight technology offer
HMV will be launching a new advertising campaign this weekend to push its technology credentials for the first time.
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NewsHMV ramps up technology buying team
HMV has doubled the size of its technology buying team as it expands the category to grow sales.
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NewsSainsbury's to exclusively launch Joan Collins book
Sainsbury’s is hoping some 1980s Dynasty glamour will bring shoppers to its stores when it exclusively launches actress Joan Collins’ upcoming book.
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NewsGame multichannel deal pleases the sceptical City
A further push by Game into multichannel retail was welcomed by analysts, but the City wants to see the games specialist to “dramatically” reduce its store numbers.
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NewsLondon footfall slumps amid riots
Footfall slumped in London last week as people stayed away from the high street to avoid the riots and retailers shut up shops.
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Amazon launches cloud-based version of Kindle
Amazon has launched a cloud-based version of its Kindle e-reader, allowing users to buy and read Kindle e-books from any device from within a web browser. Based on HTML5, the reader requires no download or installation and automatically stores books locally for offline reading.The move comes just two weeks after ...
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NewsCreditors better protected under new pre-pack rules
Businesses may find it harder to push through controversial pre-pack administrations under a new draft regulation to be unveiled next month.
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AnalysisRetail Week On The Road: North East and Yorkshire
We visit Leeds, Bradford, Middlesbrough and Newcastle
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NewsGame strikes digital deal with Sony
Game has struck a partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) to sell digital games in the retailer’s stores across Europe.
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Lagardère Services announces strategic partnership with Fnac
Lagardère Services has announced a strategic partnership with PPR-owned Fnac to develop a network of small stores (less than 3,770 sq ft) at train stations and airports across France and Spain. Lagardère Services will provide Fnac with its expertise in operating travel retail stores while Fnac will deliver its product ...
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NewsGrainger Games hires former HMV commercial director
Grainger Games has hired former HMV commercial director Simon Peck to bolster its management team as it seeks to expand.
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NewsConsumers more cash-strapped than ever
British consumers have never felt so strapped for cash as rising utility bills leave little money left over for basic needs.
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NewsBieber fever at HMV
If you thought one Justin Bieber was scary enough, HMV made it a hundred times worse when it allowed fans to queue up for an early DVD release with Bieber masks on.
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AnalysisRetail Week On The Road: South East and East Anglia
We visit Norfolk, East Anglia, Kent and Essex
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NewsWHSmith potential lies in travel arm
Bookseller and stationer WHSmith is undervalued according to broker Panmure, which reiterated its buy stance on the stock.
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NewsBookseller The Works targets online to ‘turbo-charge’ growth
Discount bookseller The Works is seeking to buy an online business to bolster its ecommerce offer as it moves its focus away from opening physical shops.