All HMV articles – Page 15
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OpinionComment: HMV - Hope May Vanish?
It is often said that hope springs eternal and that is certainly the way HMV’s management seem to feel, as they still confidently expect profits of over £10m this year, despite their dependence on Christmas trading and despite dismal trading over the last year. But HMV might stand for “Hope May Vanish”.
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NewsHMV reports full-year £16.2m pre-tax loss
HMV made a £16.2m pre-tax loss in its year to April 28 but is confident it will achieve at least £10m profit in its current year.
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NewsHMV's Hammersmith Apollo deal signed off
The £32m sale of HMV’s venue the Hammersmith Apollo has been officially approved.
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NewsHMV appoints Ian Kenyon as group finance director
HMV has appointed former Best Buy Europe chief financial officer Ian Kenyon as its group finance director.
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NewsHMV's finance director David Wolffe poised for exit
HMV’s finance director David Wolffe is set to leave the entertainment retailer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Trevor Moore need to do at HMV?
The fact that Simon Fox is to leave HMV is perhaps not the biggest of surprises. He leaves at a sensible time, with his head held high, particularly after getting suppliers and banks on side in January, when lenders granted the troubled retailer extra headroom.
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AnalysisSimon Fox: 'My legacy will be that we've survived'
HMV chief execuitve Simon Fox has said he is “proud” of his achievements at the retailer as he prepares to step down after six years at the helm.
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AnalysisHMV timeline: Simon Fox's highs and lows at the retailer
Simon Fox leaves HMV next month after six years as chief executive of the entertainment retailer to be replaced by former Jessops boss Trevor Moore. Retail Week looks at Fox’s time at the top of HMV.
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NewsHMV boss Simon Fox exits as Jessops' Trevor Moore takes the post
HMV chief executive Simon Fox has stood down from the retailer and will be replaced by former Jessops boss Trevor Moore.
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NewsOlympic ceremony boosts HMV music sales
HMV has reported that sales of CDs and downloads by artists featured in the Olympic ceremony rocketed over the weekend.
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NewsHMV plans Stock Exchange listing change to speed up Live disposals
Entertainment retailer HMV is planning to transfer its Stock Exchange listing category on the Official List from premium to standard.
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NewsAmazon gains share from HMV and Game to take top spot
Amazon has retained top spot in the entertainment market with a 21.1% market share, gaining share from HMV and Game.
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AnalysisConsumer insight: Gap in the over 60s retail market
The UK’s population is ageing, making the over-60s an increasingly important consumer market. Rebecca Thomson meets consumers from that generation to find out how they shop, what the industry needs to improve and which retailers are winning their custom.
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AnalysisGrocers’ move into digital entertainment: What do retailers need to know?
Supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Tesco see digital entertainment as a key driver of growth in their non-food strategies
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NewsTurnaround specialists eye HMV debt
Turnaround specialists, including Hilco, are eyeing acquiring HMV’s debt in a move which could give them control of the entertainment group.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Sainsbury’s e-book acquisition mean for the market?
Sainsbury’s raised eyebrows this morning with the announcement of its acquisition of the 64% stake HMV had in etailer and social media platform Anobii.
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AnalysisThe e-book market: What do retailers need to know?
Sainsbury’s acquisition of HMV’s stake in Anobii has thrown the spotlight on the e-book market. Retail Week takes a look
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NewsPark Group reports leap in pre-tax profit
Park Group has recorded a 23% leap in pre-tax profit to £8.6m in the last year.
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NewsSainsbury's buys HMV stake in e-book business
Sainsbury’s has purchased HMV’s stake in e-book business Anobii for £1.
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NewsDixons teams up with rapper Tinchy Stryder for new range
Electricals group Dixons has teamed up with Rap star Tinchy Stryder to launch a collection of products such as headphones and speakers under its Goji own-brand.