Tag: Retail
These are the 66 HMV stores set to close following administration
The full list of HMV stores set for closure has been published by the retail chain's administrators Deloitte. Despite restructuring group Hilco buying HMV's debt last month, 66 stores up and down the UK are still set to close. "As…
HMV's debt bought by restructuring specialist Hilco
Following last week's administration woes, HMV may be on the verge of being saved as "restructuring specialists" Hilco have agreed to buy the company's sizeable debts. Hilco – who bought out HMV Canada in 2011 – have bought the debt…
HMV offered lifeline as labels and studios slash DVD and CD prices
High street entertainment retailer HMV may be about to be offered a lifeline after entering administration last week. The chain, now in the hands of administrators Deloitte, may get a helping hand from Universal Music, Universal Studios, Warner Music, Warner…
Forget Blockbuster, HMV, Jessops – online sales soar thanks to mobile
It might be all grim on the high street given the recent failures of Blockbuster, HMV and Jessops but seemingly online sales continue to soar thanks to mobile and tablet devices. According to IMG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, online retail…
VIDEO: Internal Apple retail movie reveals instore philosophy
An internal Apple video detailing the company's approach to retail stores, never intended to be seen by those outside the company's operations, has leaked online. Narrated by Ron Johnson (Apple's former senior vice president of retail operations who left the…
UPDATE: Comet to go into administration next week
Following on from our post earlier today highlighting high-street gadget retailer Comet's current financial woes, it's now been confirmed that the company will go into administration next week. As many as 240 shops could be set to close, with some…
Trouble at retailer Comet as administration looms
UK gadgets and electronics high street retailer is in serious financial trouble, a report published by the Telegraph reveals today. Owners OpCapita may be forced to put the chain into administration. In an ironic turn, OpCapita now face with Comet…
Future of retailer GAME rocked; videogames industry holds its breath
Videogame retailer GAME are facing stiff financial challenges after poor profits last year rocked its credit insurance line. The retailer is now in talks with individual games publishers regarding the financial difficulties to ensure its stores are continued to be…
Intelligent Cheese Counter helps you buy difficult to pronounce fromage in shops
Introducing the Intelligent Cheese Counter, a new retail innovation that lets you buy cheese from an in-store seller, just by pointing at it through the display glass. No this isn't a joke, and we're a couple of months early for…
Pixar's Cars 2 digital camera racing off Asda shelves at just £14
Asda are selling what they claim is Britain's cheapest digital camera for the pocket-money sum of just £14 as part of their January sales. However, unless you're 4 years old, or the world's biggest adult Pixar fan, you may want…
