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NewsHMV is expanding into books with a standalone offering at its Oxford Street flagship
HMV is expanding into the sale of books to create its first standalone offering at its Oxford Street flagship before potentially rolling this out to all of its UK stores.
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NewsRicher Sounds has partnered with Just Eat for on-demand delivery
Audio and tech retailer Richer Sounds has become the latest partner of delivery platform Just Eat, offering rapid delivery of electronics.
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NewsWHSmith is relaunching vinyl in its high street stores after 30-year absence
WHSmith is bringing vinyl back into 80 of its high street stores across the UK following “growing customer demand” for the product.
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NewsWaterstones starts new Oxford Street chapter with John Lewis opening
Bookseller Waterstones has opened a branch in John Lewis’ flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.
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GalleryRough Trade shows off a new look with its first Liverpool store
Music retailer Rough Trade has opened its largest store in Liverpool with a dedicated space for live performances as well as a range of products.
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NewsWaterstones is returning to Oxford Street in new partnership with John Lewis
Waterstones has announced its return to London’s Oxford Street in a “significant new partnership” with John Lewis Partnership.
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NewsHMV has seen a ‘huge boost’ in sales thanks to Oasis reunion
HMV has recorded a “huge boost in sales” this week, mainly due to British band Oasis deciding to reunite after 15 years.
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InterviewPhil Halliday: The MD moving HMV beyond nostalgia into modernity
HMV has experienced a real turnaround in recent years, best demonstrated by its celebrated return to Oxford Street. Retail Week speaks to managing director Phil Halliday about how it got there and what’s next for the iconic music retailer
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GalleryFirst look: Inside Fopp’s new Nottingham store
Specialist retailer Fopp, which is owned by HMV, opened a new store in Nottingham today (June 7), marking its sixth in the UK.
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NewsHMV-owned Fopp to set up shop in Nottingham
Fopp, a specialist retailer owned by HMV, is opening a new store in Nottingham, creating six jobs in the local area.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside Lush’s swampy Shrek-themed pop-up
Lush has brought the city of Duloc from the famous Shrek films to the heart of Soho in London as it launches its new limited edition Shrek collection at a pop-up just in time for Easter
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NewsHMV boss Doug Putman considers rescue bid for The Body Shop
HMV owner Doug Putman is reportedly mulling a bid to buy The Body Shop out of administration after its collapse in February just weeks after being taken over by Aurelius.
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NewsCurrys launches new Fortnite game to help zap electronic waste
Currys has launched its first-ever game created in Fortnite to inspire Gen Z users to limit their electronic waste.
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NewsAustralian retailer Harvey Norman to launch in England
Australian-owned lifestyle, technology and entertainment retailer Harvey Norman is launching in England for the first time, with a flagship set to open at the Merry Hill shopping centre in Dudley, West Midlands.
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GalleryHMV reopens iconic Oxford Street store
HMV has returned to its former home of 363 Oxford Street following a four-year absence, showcasing a range of vinyl, pop culture merchandise, DVDs, CDs and a purpose-built floor for live performances.
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NewsHMV to reopen iconic Oxford Street store next week
HMV will be returning to its original home on Oxford Street next week, opening its doors on Friday, November 24.
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InterviewInterview: HMV boss Doug Putman on the retailer's Oxford Street comeback
As the retailer reverses its fortunes and gears up to reopen its Oxford Street flagship, HMV chief executive Doug Putman talks about returning to the iconic store and how overhauling its product offering has paid off
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GalleryInside a Peppa Pig-themed playroom at the Natural History Museum
Toy and game company Hasbro has opened the doors to a Peppa Pig-themed playroom at London’s Natural History Museum.
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NewsApple profits rise driven by ‘all-time revenue record in services’
Apple has reported increased profits with an “all-time revenue record in services” as the tech giant reaches more than 1 billion paid subscriptions.
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NewsTHG offloads OnDemand division to management to focus on core operations
Online group THG has sold its OnDemand business – which includes entertainment specialist Zavvi – to the division’s management.