All Entertainment articles – Page 27
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OpinionComment: The retail industry’s share price sparklers of 2014
Why Tesco investors might take comfort from the strong share price performance last year of Signet, Dixons Carphone and WHSmith.
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NewsFrozen drives 2.2% rise in entertainment sales in 2014
Sales of video, games and music products rose 2.2% to £5.66bn in 2014, representing the second consecutive year of growth for the sector.
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NewsRetailers optimistic for 2015 and plan to increase investment levels
Retailers are optimistic about their prospects for 2015 and many predict increases in sales and plan to invest more, including in staffing.
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NewsRetailers demand talks with Government over 'fiscally neutral' rates review
Retailers have demanded talks with the Government over the proposed business rates review and its aim of being “fiscally neutral”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on American Apparel, Boots, Apple Pay and more
Retail news round-up on December 30, 2014: American Apparel urged to consider sale; Walgreens-Alliance Boots merger approved; Apple Pay launch delayed, and more.
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NewsBargain hunters to spend £636m online on Christmas Day
Eight million online bargain hunters are expected to spend a record £636m on Christmas Day, up 25% on last year.
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Analysis2014 in review: The retail industry's highs and lows
2014 has been a year of flotations, fires and financial fumbles for retailers. Retail Week casts an eye back over the events that defined the past 12 months.
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NewsChristmas success rides on final days after shopping patterns skewed
Retailers are banking on a last-minute shopper rush for seasonal success after Black Friday disrupted shopping patterns in the golden quarter.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on inflation, the Co-op Bank and Scotland
Retail news round-up on December 17, 2014: UK inflation decelerates in November, the Co-op Bank fails stress test, and sales in Scotland fall.
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NewsBang & Olufsen to open flagship Hanover Square store
Luxury electricals manufacturer Bang & Olufsen will open a flagship store in Hanover Square to spearhead a wave of new store openings.
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AnalysisBarnes & Noble seeks Nook buyer as Microsoft scraps partnership
Microsoft has pulled out of a partnership with bookseller Barnes & Noble to deliver the Nook e-reader device, two years after the deal was signed.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Asda bargains kick-start Black Friday Sales
John Lewis and Asda have unveiled a raft of discounted electronics, gaming and technology items for online shoppers and in stores to mark Black Friday.
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NewsGame to open 316 stores at midnight for Black Friday frenzy
Game is to open 316 of its stores from midnight on Thursday as it expects Black Friday to draw in its biggest ever midnight opening crowd.
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NewsGameStop sales drop below expectations as it warns on cheap digital games
GameStop posted third-quarter results below expectations after the delayed release of the Assassin’s Creed Unity game and falling software sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Tesco, Amazon and business rates
Retail news round-up on November 24, 2014: Aldi UK leadership pair part company, Tesco cuts ad spend, Amazon plans new video service, business rates reform urged
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NewsCasino's Cnova price disappoints as it lists on Nasdaq
Casino-owned etail group Cnova began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market yesterday, after analysts expressed disappointment over its IPO price.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Carphone Warehouse, B&M and more
Retail news round-up on November 19, 2014: Tesco board unhappy; Retail sales in Scotland down; B&M in talks with retailers; UK inflation accelerated; and more.
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NewsEntertainment group Game outperforms market as sales rise 17%
Game’s sales in its first quarter surged by 17% year on year as it grew faster than the games market generally.
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NewsInfographic: Amazon steals share in entertainment market
Entertainment market share in the 12 weeks to September 28, according to Kantar figures.
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NewsToys R Us to launch digital store maps to help with Christmas rush
Toys R Us’s US shops will launch digital store maps that can be accessed via customers’ phones to help them find a specific toy or deal.