All HMV articles – Page 8
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NewsHMV and Paperchase latest signings at Intu Watford
HMV and Paperchase are the latest retailers to sign for stores at Intu Watford shopping centre following the opening of Theo Paphitis’ lingerie brand Boux Avenue last month.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on business rates, Boots and HMV
Retail news round-up October 29, 2013: Business rates revaluation postponement hits smaller retailers hardest; Boots establishes Smokers Anonymous clinics at over 500 stores and HMV revamps online presence with new site launch
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OpinionComment: Apple’s issue with the HMV app is no surprise
The spat that broke out between HMV and Apple over the iOS version of the Hilco-owned retailer’s music app has inevitably been positioned as a clash between old and new.
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OpinionComment: Apple's removal of HMV's app highlights risks of doing business with rivals
Apple’s removal of the HMV app from its App Store has created more waves than the retailer’s long-awaited digital return itself.
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NewsApple removes HMV music app from its App Store
The innovative HMV app that launched last week has been temporarily removed from the iOS App Store by owner Apple despite the tech giant previously approving the app.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on HMV, Tesco and Kingfisher
Retail news round-up October 22, 2013: Apple removes HMV’s new UK app from its App Store, billionaire Warren Buffett slashes investment in Tesco and Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire predicts dynamic pricing will soon be used widely across retail.
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OpinionComment: The challenge in HMV's digital strategy is persuading shoppers to convert
It is encouraging to see HMV embracing a new multichannel strategy in an attempt to capture a higher share of the digital market, and to focus on discoverability, which can be one of the challenges of selling music online.
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NewsHMV kick-starts digital strategy with launch of innovative app
HMV is kick-starting its critical digital strategy this week with the launch of an MP3 download store and innovative app.
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NewsHMV lands Sir Paul McCartney signing at newly relaunched Oxford Street flagship
Pop icon Sir Paul McCartney is to sign copies of his latest album ‘New’ at HMV’s recently reopened Oxford Street flagship this Friday.
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OpinionComment: Nostalgia should be what it used to be in retail
New store openings from Sainsbury’s and HMV show a design appetite for the past is asserting itself.
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OpinionBlog: A backstage pass at HMV 363 Oxford Street reveals Hilco’s intent
A rapid walk through HMV’s revived store at 363 Oxford Street provided an entertaining morning yesterday.
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GalleryIn pictures: HMV returns to iconic Oxford Street store this weekend
HMV will turn up the volume on its music credentials as it “comes home” to its retail birthplace at 363 Oxford Street.
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NewsIn pictures: Crowds of shoppers mass for Grand Theft Auto release
Retailers pulled out all the stops for throngs of customers who queued up to get their hands on video game Grand Theft Auto 5 overnight while Amazon broke the embargo on selling the product.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, HMV, Supergroup, Majestic Wine and Topshop
Retail news round-up September 4, 2013: HMV receiver paid over €300,000 in fees and expenses; Supergroup faces shareholders resistance over directors’ pay; Tesco criticised by ASA over misleading horsemeat ad and Topshop and Topman expands in Germany.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on HMV, Clarks and Irish supermarkets
Retail news round-up August 23, 2013: Four Irish HMV stores to reopen, Clarks to launch mobile local shopping tool, Irish stores receive compliance notices for overcharging customers
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NewsHMV creditors including pension fund to lose £250m
HMV’s pension fund is among a number of creditors poised to lose more than £250m, according to an update on the administration from Deloitte.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on HMV and Asda
Retail news round-up August 21, 2013: HMV pension fund and other creditors to lose £250m; Asda data reveals disposable income in decline
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NewsHMV hires managing director for loyalty programme as it relaunches
HMV owner Hilco has hired Dan Truscott as managing director of its soon-to-be-relaunched customer loyalty programme, Pure.
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AnalysisIn the news: HMV new digital boss James Coughlan profiled
Former Vodafone executive James Coughlan has been appointed to head up HMV’s new digital business. Retail Week takes a look at the entertainment retailer’s new hire.
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NewsHMV hires former Vodafone executive James Coughlan for digital launch
HMV owner Hilco Capital has hired former Vodafone executive James Coughlan to head its new digital business, which is set to launch in October, Retail Week can reveal.