All HMV articles – Page 13
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AnalysisAnalysis: What next for HMV as it prepares to file for administration?
HMV is on the verge of collapse as it prepares to officially appoint Deloitte as administrator. With a strong brand and a lot of good will among the public and suppliers for the retailer, there is a chance the business could be bought out of administration in some form. Retail Week takes a look at the likely options on the table for administrator Deloitte.
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AnalysisIn numbers: HMV's sales and profits over the last 12 years
HMV filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators last night, following a turbulent time for the retailer after posting an £82.1m pre-tax loss last year. Retail Week plots its sales and profits over the last decade.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: HMV - Something can be salvaged from the wreckage
The obituaries of HMV are being written, but rumours of its imminent demise may have been exaggerated, as there seem to be reasonable hopes that something can be salvaged from the wreckage.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is HMV's Canadian business performing strongly?
As HMV’s UK business enters administration after battling market pressures, Retail Week asks how the entertainment retailer’s Canadian business is achieving strong growth.
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NewsHMV boss "convinced" retailer can be saved as it teeters on the brink
HMV boss Trevor Moore is “convinced” the business can be rescued despite the entertainment specialist putting Deloitte on standby as administrator.
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AnalysisHMV timeline: Charting the company's history
HMV is poised to appoint administrators, putting up to 4,000 jobs in jeopardy. Retail Week takes a look at 92-year life of the long-standing entertainment retailer.
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AnalysisHMV administration: What the analysts say
HMV is poised to appoint administrator Deloitte after the struggling entertainment retailer suspended shares last night. Retail Week takes a look at what the retail market thinks.
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NewsUPDATED: HMV suspends shares and confirms administration beckons
Entertainment retailer HMV has suspended its shares and revealed it is set to call in Deloitte, as it filed a notice of intent to appoint an administrator.
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AnalysisPlay.com's closure of its retail arm: What retailers need to know
Etailer Play.com last week revealed it is to close its retail arm in the UK after the Government closed the Channel Islands tax loophole its business relied on
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Entertainment - Book sales boost entertainment
The Works has reaffirmed its faith in physical books despite rising ebook sales.
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NewsStruggling HMV in crunch talks with lenders
Entertainment retailer HMV is in crunch talks with its lenders as it attempts to avoid falling into the hands of its banks.
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NewsDigital download spending hits £1bn for the first time
Spending on downloaded films, music and games hit £1bn for the first time in 2012.
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NewsHMV lenders move to stop Apollo buying retailer's debt
Lenders to HMV intend to stop attempts by Apollo Global Management to buy the entertainment group’s debt, which would effectively give it control of the company.
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NewsHMV suppliers face £150m liability if retailer collapses
Suppliers to HMV face a potential liability of £150m if the embattled retailer collapses in the new year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can HMV heal its trading wounds?
Following HMV’s warning on covenants last week, Retail Week takes a look at seven areas the retailer needs to focus on to survive.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is Apollo Global Management?
Investment specialist Apollo Global Management acquired 10% of HMV’s debt from Allied Irish Banks last week which some are predicting could signal intention of a takeover. Retail Week takes a look at the company.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: 7 days to save HMV's world?
Thanks to the support from its suppliers, HMV has much better stock levels and promotions than a year ago, so operationally the business is in good shape, but will consumers cooperate?
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NewsHMV eyed by Apollo Global Management
Struggling entertainment retailer HMV is being eyed for a takeover by Apollo Global Management, one of the world’s largest investment groups.
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News'HMV still has a place on the high street', insists chief executive Trevor Moore
HMV’s new boss Trevor Moore has insisted there is a demand for a high street entertainment retailer despite HMV warning that it may breach its banking covenant at the end of January.
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AnalysisAnalysis: HMV set for a difficult new year
HMV today revealed in its first half update that a less than bumper Christmas trading period so far will make it “probable” that it will breach its banking covenants in January and April.