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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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Schroders backs Findel’s rejection of Sports Direct takeover

Fund manager Schroders has backed Findel’s rejection of Sport’s Directs £140m takeover bid, saying it “significantly undervalues” the future prospects…

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Office Outlet falls into administration

Stationery retailer, Office Outlet, has entered administration putting 1,200 jobs at risk at the retailer formerly known as Staples. The…

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Hard times on the high street

The widespread impact of digital is a daily reality, but few cases have been so apparent to the everyday consumer…

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How retailers can keep up with the pace of change

Has the future of retail ever looked so bleak? From crumbling giants like HMV and Hammerson to headline-grabbing losses at…

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Findel rejects Sports Direct’s takeover bid

Findel’s board of directors has unanimously rejected Sports Direct’s £139m bid it has, saying the offer “significantly undervalues” the company.…

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Sports Direct offers £139m for Findel

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has announced it has made a £139m bid for home shopping company, Findel. In a statement…

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Mike Ashley’s business profits tumble

Profits at the holding company that contains Mike Ashley’s business empire plummeted in 2017, attributed to the fall in value…

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18,722 retail jobs lost or at risk since Christmas day

Some 18,722 retail staff, 400 every single day, have either been made redundant or have had their jobs threatened since…

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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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