All Entertainment articles – Page 64
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NewsHMV confident of turnaround despite sales fall
Entertainment specialist HMV has posted a like-for-like sales fall of 15.1% in the first quarter but insisted that measures being taken to improve the business are bearing fruit.
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AnalysisActing on impulse
What constitutes impulse shopping? Is it just as prevalent at a time when budgets are tight? Charlotte Hardie finds out how retailers can boost the number of products bought on a whim
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Canadian Blockbuster closes its remaining stores
Blockbuster in Canada, which went into receivership in May, is to shut down all its remaining stores after failing to find a suitable purchaser. This follows the disposal of 140 stores earlier in the year. Blockbuster is now winding down the video store’s operations and closing the remaining 253 stores.
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NewsOFT decision on Amazon's acquisition of Book Depository delayed
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has delayed its decision on whether to refer Amazon’s acquisition of rival Book Depository to the Competition Commission.
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NewsWaterstone's to axe 3 for 2 offer
Waterstone’s is axing its popular 3 for 2 discounts on books in one of the most dramatic changes so far under new boss James Daunt, it is understood.
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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.