All Entertainment articles – Page 19
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NewsApril Fools' Day 2016: Were you duped by these retail wind-ups?
Retailers have launched a host of wild and wacky April Fools’ Day pranks to fool customers. Retail Week casts its eye over some of the best.
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VideoLife in a selfie world – how far will the connected consumer go? Facebook's UK managing director
Facebook UK and Ireland managing director Steve Hatch talks us through the incredible pace of change in digital.
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NewsFoyles back in the black as sales edge up and costs are cut
Bookseller Foyles has revealed a return to full-year profit as cost controls and an increase in sales boosted its bottom line.
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NewsGame boss Gibbs expects 'pain' of console upgrade to subside within a year
Game boss Martyn Gibbs has insisted the “pain” of customers crossing over to newer consoles will subside within the coming year.
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NewsGame half-year profits tumble 32% as UK market remains "challenging"
Game has posted a 32.2% drop in half-year pre-tax profits and fall in sales as it continues to be hit by a “challenging” UK market.
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NewsAmazon goes from strength to strength across borders and channels
Etail giant Amazon won the Heidrick & Struggles International Retailer of the Year Award having delivered a stellar performance across sectors.
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NewsChancellor urged to scrap link between business rates and RPI
Businesses are urging the Chancellor to reform business rates and stop basing the tax on the Retail Prices Index measure of inflation.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, BHS, Fnac and more
Retail news round-up on March 14, 2016: Tesco boss asks for business rates' review, Sir Philip Green could be asked to help gap BHS' pension deficit and Lombok up for sale.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why online retailers have turned content producers
As consumers spend more of their time online, etailers are creating their own content to attract the increasingly digital-savvy shopper.
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GalleryStore of the week: Libreria's novel approach to technology
East End bookshop’s ‘no mobile phones’ policy certainly hasn’t deterred bibliophiles from entering its well-appointed interior.
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DataData: The top 50 retailers by sales during the 2014/15 financial year
Retail Week’s ranking of the UK’s top 50 retailers by sales for the 2014/15 financial year sees some changes to the top 10.
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NewsRetail prices fall for 34th consecutive month as food deflation returns
Retail prices in February fell for the 34th consecutive month, dropping 2% compared to the same time last year.
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OpinionOpinion: Beware, there’s a predator in the retail jungle – it’s Amazon
As the online retail giant continues its march into new categories and widens its delivery offer, how will the rest of the industry compete?
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AnalysisAnalysis: 'Boys' toys' specialist Menkind’s boss on building a 'grown-up' retailer
Menkind’s chief executive talks to Retail Week about acquiring Red5, how hoverboards ruined Christmas and reducing gifting purchase peaks.
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NewsAt a glance: SocialNAT, the online eSports platform acquired by Game
Game has acquired Spanish online eSports platform SocialNAT. Retail Week takes a closer look at the retailer’s latest investment.
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NewsGame acquires online platform SocialNAT to drive eSports and events arm
Game has acquired Spanish online platform SocialNAT as it continues to drive the expansion of its eSports and events division.
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AnalysisProfile: Foyles' head of customer experience Janette Cross
Janette Cross planned to work at Foyles for a year to support her acting work. Twelve years on, she is leading its customer experience strategy.
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NewsWaterstones losses narrow as investment and depth of range lift sales
Waterstones full-year losses have narrowed after investment from its new owners and a deeper range of books helped boost sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Home Retail, Scottish Retail Sales and Waterstones
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2016: Home Retail's biggest investor publicly backs Sainsbury's offer, Waterstones sales up under new owner and Scottish retail sales value down.
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NewsAmazon eyeing up to 400 physical bookshops after Seattle trial
Etail giant Amazon is planning to open up to 400 bookshops following the launch of its first physical store last year, according to reports.