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HMV appoints David Adams as non executive
HMV has appointed former Jessops chairman David Adams as a non-executive director.
Waterstones inks deal with Amazon to sell Kindle
Waterstones has signed a deal with Amazon to sell its Kindle e-reader.
AEG leads chase for HMV music venues
The owner of London’s O2 Arena is understood to be the preferred bidder to acquire the live music business of HMV.
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M&M’s World: Sugar rush
Europe’s first M&M’s World has opened in Leicester Square, but is this about retailing or brand building? John Ryan reports
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Entertainment Retail In Depth
Analysis: What does Waterstones’ Amazon deal mean for the retailer?
Waterstones’ decision to start selling the Kindle e-reader has come as a surprise to the market, particularly following its managing director James Daunt last year calling the etailer a “ruthless devil”.
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Boots’ success lies in keeping up with change
Alliance Boots’ double-digit growth in sales and trading profit is an achievement chairman and co-owner Stefano Pessina and his team will be proud of.
