All HMV articles – Page 13
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Analysis
HMV timeline: Charting the company's history
HMV is poised to appoint administrators, putting up to 4,000 jobs in jeopardy. Retail Week takes a look at 92-year life of the long-standing entertainment retailer.
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Analysis
HMV administration: What the analysts say
HMV is poised to appoint administrator Deloitte after the struggling entertainment retailer suspended shares last night. Retail Week takes a look at what the retail market thinks.
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News
UPDATED: HMV suspends shares and confirms administration beckons
Entertainment retailer HMV has suspended its shares and revealed it is set to call in Deloitte, as it filed a notice of intent to appoint an administrator.
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Analysis
Play.com's closure of its retail arm: What retailers need to know
Etailer Play.com last week revealed it is to close its retail arm in the UK after the Government closed the Channel Islands tax loophole its business relied on
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Analysis
Christmas roundup: Entertainment - Book sales boost entertainment
The Works has reaffirmed its faith in physical books despite rising ebook sales.
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News
Struggling HMV in crunch talks with lenders
Entertainment retailer HMV is in crunch talks with its lenders as it attempts to avoid falling into the hands of its banks.
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Digital download spending hits £1bn for the first time
Spending on downloaded films, music and games hit £1bn for the first time in 2012.
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HMV lenders move to stop Apollo buying retailer's debt
Lenders to HMV intend to stop attempts by Apollo Global Management to buy the entertainment group’s debt, which would effectively give it control of the company.
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HMV suppliers face £150m liability if retailer collapses
Suppliers to HMV face a potential liability of £150m if the embattled retailer collapses in the new year.
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Analysis
Analysis: How can HMV heal its trading wounds?
Following HMV’s warning on covenants last week, Retail Week takes a look at seven areas the retailer needs to focus on to survive.
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Analysis
Analysis: Who is Apollo Global Management?
Investment specialist Apollo Global Management acquired 10% of HMV’s debt from Allied Irish Banks last week which some are predicting could signal intention of a takeover. Retail Week takes a look at the company.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb's Verdict: 7 days to save HMV's world?
Thanks to the support from its suppliers, HMV has much better stock levels and promotions than a year ago, so operationally the business is in good shape, but will consumers cooperate?
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News
HMV eyed by Apollo Global Management
Struggling entertainment retailer HMV is being eyed for a takeover by Apollo Global Management, one of the world’s largest investment groups.
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'HMV still has a place on the high street', insists chief executive Trevor Moore
HMV’s new boss Trevor Moore has insisted there is a demand for a high street entertainment retailer despite HMV warning that it may breach its banking covenant at the end of January.
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Analysis
Analysis: HMV set for a difficult new year
HMV today revealed in its first half update that a less than bumper Christmas trading period so far will make it “probable” that it will breach its banking covenants in January and April.
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News
HMV warns over covenants despite narrowing first-half losses
HMV has warned it might breach its banking covenants despite narrowing losses and improved like-for-like sales in the first half.
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HMV sells Mama Group as it edges closer to disposal of HMV Live
Struggling entertainment retailer HMV has sold its live music business Mama Group for a net cash consideration of £7.3m.
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Analysis
International analysis: Fnac tie-up with iTunes would be sign of the times
French entertainment retailer Fnac is to stop offering MP3 music downloads through its Fnac.com website and will instead sell via Apple’s iTunes platform, it has been reported.
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News
HMV pops up in Harrow
The first pop-ups aiming to capitalise on the Christmas rush have been opened by the entertainment retailer.
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Opinion
Comment: Comet - Who will be left standing?
Reports today make it clear that Comet is about to enter administration, making it the 29th high street retailer to do so since the start of the year.