Analysis
Analysis: A snapshot of Irish DVD rental retailer Xtra-vision
As HMV-owner Hilco buys Irish DVD rental chain Xtravision out of receivership, Retail Week takes a look at the retailer.
In numbers: April's footfall and shop vacancy level
The number of empty shops across the UK hit an all-time high in April while shopper numbers bounced back to growth, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)/ Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor.
Video: M&S style director Belinda Earl on the autumn/winter range Video
Marks & Spencer style director Belinda Earl discusses how Marks & Spencer is putting quality and fashionability at the heart of its clothing offer.
Comment & Blogs
Comment: iTunes has permanently shifted the state of retailing
iTunes, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this week, has transformed music retailing in the decade since it launched and pushed forward customer analysis in the process.
More Entertainment Retail News
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Online sales up 16% in April as pureplays outperform multichannel retailers
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Eight days left to get entries in for Retail Week Rising Stars Awards
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Shop price inflation drops to lowest level in more than three years
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Tesco-owned Blinkbox to debut humorous ad campaign Video
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Irish video rentals retailer Xtra-vision falls into receivership
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Amazon tax petition handed to Downing Street
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Retail search volumes up 16% in first quarter
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Retail sales slip 0.5% as wintry weather leaves non-food out in the cold
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HMV market share stable as grocers grab entertainment custom
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Rough Trade at 'critical stage of growth' as it unveils strong Q1
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HMV owner Hilco set to axe hundreds more jobs at entertainment chain
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WHSmith profits up 5% despite sales fall in first half










