Entertainment
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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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4 February
Canadian record shop owner ‘enters race’ for HMV
Doug Putman, the owner of Canadian record store chain, Sunrise Records, is said to be interested in purchasing HMV. The…
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Jan- 2019 -15 January
Games Workshop delivers strong half-year results
Fantasy miniatures retailer Games Workshop has reported a sales increase of 14% to £125.2m in its half-year results, covering the…
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9 January
HMV ‘denied’ £3.35m tax lifeline before administration
Beleaguered music and film retailer, HMV, who officially fell into administration during the festive period, was denied a £3.35m government…
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