All Entertainment articles – Page 21
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AnalysisHMV to drive international expansion with website roll-out
HMV is preparing to enter 10 foreign markets, primarily in Europe, via its website as part of an international offensive.
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AnalysisHow booksellers are priming for a retail comeback on 'Super Thursday'
Bricks-and-mortar bookshops have long been under attack from the threat of ecommerce but the sector is now preparing for a turnaround.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury’s, Tesco, HMV and Iceland
Retail news round-up on October 5, 2015: Sainsbury’s queried over supplier income disclosures, Tesco results, HMV’s overseas expansion and Brait ups stake in Iceland.
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AnalysisNeed to know: The new 5p charge on single-use plastic bags
From next Monday, large retailers in England must charge at least 5p for single-use plastic bags, under new Government rules.
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AnalysisFrench entertainment retailer Fnac bids to acquire rival Darty
French entertainment and electricals retailer Fnac has approached the board of electricals specialist Darty about acquiring its rival.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hilco and Walmart
Retail news round-up on September 24, 2015: Hilco gets £2m from HMV administrators and Walmart demands price cut from suppliers.
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AnalysisIn pictures: First look inside the new Grand Central Birmingham
Grand Central Birmingham will open its doors tomorrow and centre bosses have unveiled these images ahead of the eagerly-awaited launch.
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NewsCard Factory founder Dean Hoyle invests in The Works and appointed chairman
Card Factory founder Dean Hoyle has made a ‘sizeable’ investment in discounter The Works and will become its chairman.
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NewsThe Entertainer accelerates store roll-out as profits and sales surge
The Entertainer is upping its store expansion plans after full-year sales and profits rocketed in a gangbuster year for toys.
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NewsFashion retailers hit hardest as shop prices dip in August
Shop prices fell by 1.4% year on year during August on the back of intense competition and falling commodity prices.
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NewsDisney whips Star Wars fans into frenzy with 'Force Friday' event
Disney worked Star Wars fans into a global merchandising frenzy dubbed ‘Force Friday’ last week, ahead of the latest release in the movie series.
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NewsGame launches 'world's first' social network-style careers website
Game has launched a social network-style careers website, which the retailer claims is a world first.
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NewsContactless payment limit increased from £20 to £30 as spending hits £2.5bn
Shoppers will be able to make bigger purchases using contactless payment cards from today after the limit was raised from £20 to £30.
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AnalysisRetail share prices: Stores fall amid China turmoil but Poundland deal approved
Food and general retailers alike were down with the market as the effects of financial turmoil in China were felt in markets globally.
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NewsGadgets retailer Menkind plans expansion after buying competitor Red5
Gadgets and gifts specialist Menkind has bought counterpart Red5 and plans expansion in the UK and overseas.
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GalleryStore of the Week: 9¾ Bookshop & Café in Medellin enchants adults and kids
Decorated to evoke an adventure playground, 9¾ Bookshop & Café in the Colombian city of Medellin appeals to adults as much as children.
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NewsWaterstones expects Tottenham Court Road store will be 'hugely profitable'
Waterstones expects its Tottenham Court Road store to be “hugely profitable” as it embarks on further bricks-and-mortar expansion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: July Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
In July there was growth across all categories except food as the poor weather hit grocery sales, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail sales Monitor.
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OpinionComment: Why investors have rolled out the red carpet for WHSmith
The dog days of August bring a good opportunity to ponder retail performance ahead of the peak trading period and WHSmith should do well.
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NewsGame confident ahead of peak following improved second-half trading
Game has reported “robust trading” in its second half and said it is well-positioned for the forthcoming peak trading period.