All Entertainment articles – Page 112
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Borders UK sale nears with Johnson in the lead
Bookseller Borders UK was poised to be sold as Retail Week went to press. WHSmith is out of the running and entrepreneur Luke Johnson’s private equity business, Risk Capital Partners, is expected to lead the purchase. Johnson is understood to be backing Borders UK and Ireland chief executive David Roche. ...
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Another games specialist goes as sector struggles
Computer games chain ePlay has gone into administration and become the latest victim of the malaise affecting entertainment retailers on the high street. The 13-store retailer traded in new and used computer games and had a portfolio of stores across the UK at locations including Bristol, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Milton Keynes, ...
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Challenges ahead as Virgin becomes Zavvi
Virgin Megastores managing director Simon Douglas has admitted that rebranding Virgin Megastores to Zavvi will pose challenges for the retailer. This week, Virgin Megastores was sold as part of a management buy-out led by managing director Simon Douglas and finance director Steve Peckham. Douglas conceded that the Virgin name has ...
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Apple to unveil UK plans for iPhone today
Apple will unveil its UK plans for the much-hyped iPhone today at high-profile event in London
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Woolworths gets go-ahead to buy Bertram
Competition Commission unconditionally clears the acquisition
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Reevoo woos retailers with relaunch
Online product review company Reevoo has relaunched its web site with a new service as it aims to double its retail customers over the next six months. Last month, Reevoo.com relaunched to drive traffic to retailer’s web sites. Customers click on the product review, choose from a list of retailers ...
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Borders UK deal nears as parent's sales soar
The sale of Borders UK is understood to be imminent, although the US retailer was silent on the issue as it posted second-quarter figures. Entrepreneur Luke Johnson’s private equity business, Risk Capital Partners, is thought to be the front-runner to buy the chain, which has also been eyed by WHSmith. ...
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Toys R Us recalls Chinese-made crayons and paints
Toys R Us has recalled 27,000 Chinese-made paints and crayons from its US stores over concerns about excessive quantities of lead
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Woolworths goes on advertising drive
Rolf Harris and Kelly Osbourne to star in tv ad for Woolworth's Worthit! brand
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Potter magic lifts sales at Barnes & Noble
The final Harry Potter instalment works its magic for Barnes & Noble
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Potter magic lifts sales at Barnes & Noble
The final Harry Potter works its magic for Barnes & Noble