All HMV articles – Page 30
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NewsDistribution problems leave Waterstone’s relying on third-party wholesalers
Waterstone’s could be left relying on third-party wholesalers to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled this Christmas following problems at the bookseller’s distribution centre.
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NewsHMV opens its first cinema
HMV has opened a three-screen cinema above its store at The Broadway in London’s Wimbledon, which it hopes will kick-start a new revenue stream.
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OpinionBig screen should boost HMV
The curtain rises on the latest phase of HMV’s reinvention today, with the opening of its first cinema in partnership with Curzon.
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NewsHMV to open cinema
HMV will open a three-screen cinema this Friday which is likely to be the entertainment retailer’s first in a chain.
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NewsH&M and HMV target Oxford Street Zavvi site
Entertainment retailer HMV and fashion chain H&M are in the final stages of signing for shops in the prominent former Zavvi store at the east end of London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsMothercare buys remaining 50% of Gurgle.com
Last week Mothercare announced that it has bought the remaining 50% of social networking site Gurgle, just as HMV announced that it is closing its networking site GetCloser.
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NewsHMV to open temporary stores for Christmas
Entertainment group HMV is to open up to 15 temporary shops over Christmas, including one in Bluewater, to capitalise on the disappearance of rivals Woolworths and Zavvi.
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NewsHMV takes a 50% stake in 7digital
HMV last week announced that it has taken a 50% stake in 7digital, thrusting the digital media company into the retail spotlight.
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NewsProposals to tackle illegal downloaders divide retailers
Retailers are divided over Government proposals to switch off internet connections of illegal file sharers.
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NewsHMV posts sales rise and strikes digital deal
Entertainment group HMV notched up a 1.7% rise in like-for-like sales at its eponymous UK and Ireland business in the 18 weeks to August 29.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Making TV screens in-store pay for themselves
We are interested in using TV screens in stores for marketing purposes, but how can we make them pay for themselves?
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NewsRetail stocks lifted as FTSE bounces back
The FTSE 100 closed at a 10-month high on Tuesday. Food and general retailers alike were both up over the week although neither matched the All-Share rise.
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NewsVAT loophole’s potential closure could benefit stores
HMV’s store network could benefit from the possible closure of a Channel Islands tax loophole affecting etailers.
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NewsSony slashes price of PlayStation 3
Sony has slashed the price of its PlayStation 3 games console in an attempt to boost sales for the vital Christmas season.
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NewsOnline retailers under threat as Government clamps down on VAT loophole
Online retailers using a Channel Islands VAT loophole on the sale of entertainment products are under threat as Government looks into whether they are abusing the system.
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NewsHMV shares rise as Fox recommits
HMV shares bounced back after chief executive Simon Fox pulled out of the race for the top job at embattled broadcaster ITV.
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NewsHMV’s Simon Fox drops out of race to head ITV
HMV boss Simon Fox has dropped out of the race to become chief executive of ITV.
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OpinionWhy retail leaders are hot property
By the time you read this issue, Simon Fox might have been announced as chief executive of ITV. Then again, the HMV chief executive might have decided to stay put. Fox’s phone has been going straight to voicemail this week as one of retail’s quiet men found himself thrust into ...
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NewsHMV seeks fashion links to extend range
HMV is in talks with apparel retailers and brands with a view to ramping up its clothing offer, as it continues looking beyond its traditional categories to increase revenue.
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AnalysisSimon Fox: HMV chief is a wanted man
Fox has been hailed a magician for his turnaround of HMV so it’s no surprise he’s being chased by stricken broadcaster ITV, says Tim Danaher