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Jan- 2024 -31 January
HMV full-year profits soar amid vinyl revival
HMV has welcomed rising profits and sales in its latest full-year results, following a boost from the resurgence of vinyl…
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Nov- 2023 -17 November
HMV to return to iconic Oxford St flagship
HMV is set to return to its iconic Oxford Street location this month, four years after it first shuttered the…
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Oct- 2023 -6 October
The Entertainer to recruit 800 temporary staff for festive season
Toy retailer The Entertainer has announced a festive recruitment drive that will fill up to 800 new temporary seasonal roles…
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Nov- 2022 -15 November
Gear4music falls to HY loss despite uptick in revenues
Musical instrument retailer Gear4music has slipped to a half year loss despite reporting a 2% increase in revenues. For the…
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Jul- 2022 -13 July
Lego โindefinitelyโ halts operations in Russia
Lego will cease its commercial operations in Russia after previously pausing shipments to the country back in March. In a…
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Aug- 2021 -24 August
Macyโs provides ToysโRโUs return to US
Fashion clothing and accessories retailer Macyโs has announced a partnership with WHP Global to bring ToysโRโUs back to operation in…
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Jul- 2021 -21 July
HMV to open 10 high street sites
HMV, the music and entertainment retailer, reportedly intends to launch 10 new shops across the UK this year. According to…
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Jun- 2021 -18 June
Waterstones FY20 revenues decline 4.3% to ยฃ376m
Waterstones has reported a 4.3% year-on-year decline in revenues to ยฃ376m for the 52 weeks ended 25 April 2020. The…
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11 June
Hornby sales soar as lockdown drives hobbies
Hornby has announced that revenue soared by 28% to ยฃ48.5m in the year ended 31 March 2021, up from ยฃ38.7m…
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Mar- 2021 -18 March
Toys โRโ Us acquired by WHP Global
Tru Kids, the parent company of Toys โRโ Us, has announced that WHP Global, a brand acquisition and management group,…
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