All Game articles – Page 11
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NewsGame ditches Gamestation fascia as it launches new in store initiatives
Game is to ditch its Gamestation fascia as it looks to unify the business and “take the best from both brands”.
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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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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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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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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.