All HMV articles – Page 22
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NewsHMV confirms it is mulling sale of Waterstone's and Canada business
HMV has confirmed it is mulling the sale of Waterstone’s as well as its Canadian business as part of its turnaround strategy.
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NewsStore share prices hold up as updates begin
Food giant Sainsbury’s was among a raft of big names to report over the week, when general retailers held their own against the market.
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NewsRetailers weigh up impact of Channel Islands VAT changes
Chancellor hopes tackling Low Value Consignment Relief will help struggling entertainment stores
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AnalysisWinning in tough times
This year’s Retail Week Conference showed how creatively UK retailers are tackling tough trading conditions. Charlotte Hardie and Rebecca Thomson report on the highlights.
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NewsHMV hires Comet's Ewan Pinder as head of technology
HMV has appointed Comet head of merchandising and store development Ewan Pinder as its head of technology.
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NewsHMV to present rescue plan to banks this week
HMV is to meet with banks this week to outline a rescue plan that could include a sale of its book chain Waterstone’s.
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NewsHMV shares rise as boss Simon Fox remains upbeat
HMV shares surged yesterday after chief executive Simon Fox remained upbeat on the entertainment retailer’s future.
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OpinionIt’s time for a retail clean-up
When sales of scratchcards soar we know that consumer confidence has reached a particularly low ebb - or so the logic goes.
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NewsSimon Fox: HMV will retain its strong high street presence
HMV will still have a portfolio of hundreds of stores on the high street in five years, HMV CEO Simon Fox told delegates.
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AnalysisChannel Islands VAT rules
Big name retailers capitalising on the Channel Island VAT loophole is seen by some as an unfair advantage. Will George Osborne’s Budget change the status quo?
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NewsHMV to hold official UK launch of Nintendo 3DS
HMV has partnered with Nintendo to launch its new 3DS console in the UK.
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NewsGloomy outlook as retail takes a bad turn
Primark’s unsettling update and a profit warning from HMV put the frighteners on retail sector investors and general stores were sharply down against a flat market.
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NewsHMV expected to consider an emergency rights issue
Disposal of Waterstone’s also a possibility following fourth profit warning by parent since last autumn
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OpinionM&S machine cranks into gear
Marks & Spencer’s appointment of Inditex’s Russian boss Jan Heere as international director, and the poaching of Laura Wade-Gery from Tesco as ecommerce supremo, should benefit the retailer in subtle as well as obvious ways.
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NewsHMV warns on profits
Entertainment group HMV has issued a profit warning after continued tough trading.
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NewsHMV to close Brent Cross store
Struggling music chain HMV is to close one of its most high profile stores at Brent Cross shopping centre in London.
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NewsJJB troubles highlight sector-wide problems
General stores once again lagged the All-Share index as the sector’s problems were put centre stage by JJB’s plans for a second CVA.
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NewsPortfolio shake-up and sharper promotions planned at Thorntons
Thorntons’ new chief executive Jonathan Hart has begun a strategic review of the chocolatier that will reshape its property portfolio and emphasise its “uniqueness”.
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NewsHMV enjoys sales uplift after last night's Brits
HMV has enjoyed a boost in sales on the back of the Brit Awards last night, with sales of one winner’s album soaring 594% compared with the same day last week.
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NewsGeneral stores boosted by January sales rise
A January sales fillip, takeover talk and musical chairs in the boardroom helped buoy up general retailers over the week and they outperformed the All-share index.