Entertainment
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Jan- 2020 -6 January
HMV to close three stores and warns of more if rent negotiations fail
HMV has confirmed that three of its stores will close this month and has warned that a further 10 could…
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3 January
UK music sales hit 14-year high
2019 marked the fifth consecutive year of growth in the consumption of recorded music in the UK, according to figures…
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Oct- 2019 -11 October
HMV opens Europe’s largest entertainment store in Birmingham
HMV has opened a new 25,000 sq ft megastore in Birmingham, making it the largest entertainment store in Europe, as…
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May- 2019 -30 May
Microsoft’s flagship store to open on 11 July
International technology and software company Microsoft is set to open its first physical retail store in Oxford Circus, London on…
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15 May
Physical entertainment market falls by 17%
The retail market for physical entertainment declined by 17.4% during the 12 weeks to 7 April, attributed to a decline…
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10 May
Hamleys sold to India’s richest man
Iconic toy store Hamleys has been sold to Reliance Brands Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries – a conglomerate holding…
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9 May
The Works click and collect service leads to sales and revenue growth
Book retailer, The Works has announced it has had a “successful year” following the introduction of a click and collect…
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Feb- 2019 -19 February
Game and Argos’ market share boosted by major game releases
Game and Argos have reported increased growth in physical entertainment market shares for the 12 weeks to 13 January 2019,…
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15 February
Zavvi blasted by ASA over Disneyland prize draw after winners complain
Online retailer entertainment retailer, Zavvi has been told not to run a competition again in “its current form” by the…
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5 February
HMV bought by Sunrise Records
HMV has been bought by Canadian record store chain Sunrise Records, the deal will save 100 stores and 1,487 jobs,…
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