All Game articles – Page 11
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Game’s French operation goes into redressement judiciaire
Game’s French operation has gone into redressement judiciaire, a form of administration. The measure is protective, to allow the company up to six months in which to develop a turnaround plan following heavy losses by its UK parent.The retailer expects to close at least 15 of its 197 stores and ...
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AnalysisHMV: What the analysts say
As HMV outlines its strategy to hit £10m this year profit against a £16.2m pre-tax loss in its year to April 28, Retail Week rounds up analyst viewpoints on the retailer’s future.
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OpinionComment: HMV - Hope May Vanish?
It is often said that hope springs eternal and that is certainly the way HMV’s management seem to feel, as they still confidently expect profits of over £10m this year, despite their dependence on Christmas trading and despite dismal trading over the last year. But HMV might stand for “Hope May Vanish”.
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NewsRetail bankruptcies rise 10% in second quarter
Retail bankruptcies rose 10% in the past three months as Clinton Cards and Game joined a host of retailers to crash into financial difficulty.
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NewsAmazon gains share from HMV and Game to take top spot
Amazon has retained top spot in the entertainment market with a 21.1% market share, gaining share from HMV and Game.
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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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OpinionBoots’ success lies in keeping up with change
Alliance Boots’ double-digit growth in sales and trading profit is an achievement chairman and co-owner Stefano Pessina and his team will be proud of.
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AnalysisSuppliers and retailers: The difference between partnership and confrontation
Suppliers are exerting an increasing influence over retailers. Alex Lawson explores what makes the difference between partnership and confrontation.
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NewsGame's Oxford Street store at risk of closure
Game’s landmark store on Oxford Street could be closed and forced to stop trading, after a landmark ruling against Game Group’s administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
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NewsClinton Cards boss exits as WHSmith considers bid
The administrators of Clinton Cards have ousted chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer, it is understood, and WHSmith may enter the fray for control of the retailer.
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OpinionSainsbury’s prepared for challenges ahead
Another solid performance from Justin King and his team at Sainsbury’s has added some much needed cheer to the turbulent UK grocery sector.
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OpinionHMV's fortunes are looking up
Entertainment group HMV’s shares were top of the pops last week as it flagged a likely return to profitability this financial year.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: The demise of Clinton cards
High street retailers that are losing money and have a lot of debt need the support of their banks, their suppliers and their landlords to keep going.
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NewsReturn to profitability in sight at HMV following Game demise
HMV expects to return to profitability next year in the wake of Game’s demise.
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NewsHMV and Asda best-placed to take Game’s market share
HMV and Asda are best-placed to scoop up market share following Game store closures in a competitive entertainment market.
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NewsData: HMV makes gains on Amazon's market share after strong quarter
HMV is catching up on Amazon in the battle for entertainment market share.
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OpinionRetailers must adapt to stay ahead
Retailers flirt with disaster if they forget their niche, warns Jacqueline Gold.
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OpinionWhen a drip becomes a flood
Retailers must embrace change early rather than let it engulf them, says Simon Burke.
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OpinionIt's been a bad few weeks for the high street
The collapse of Game and the closure of nearly half its shops summed that up starkly.
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NewsGame's Iberian business taken over by OpCapita
OpCapita, the new owner of Game’s UK stores, has taken control of the retailer’s Iberian business from administrators PwC.