All HMV articles – Page 4
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Analysis
Analysis: The loyalty lessons retailers can learn from other sectors
Beyond retail, loyalty schemes offer much more than discounts, something the high street must adopt if it wants shoppers to feel truly valued.
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Data
Market monitor: Amazon and HMV gain music market share, iTunes drops 4.8%
Overall Amazon holds the highest share of spend in audiovisual entertainment (26.5%) but has decreased its share by 0.53pp year on year.
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Opinion
Opinion: BHS woes show that if you can’t change you’ll be knocked out
As Austin Reed and BHS become the latest British retailers to hit the buffers, the role of change is once again highlighted.
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Data
Data: The 15 best retailers to work for in the UK – according to employees
In a ferociously hard-fought retail environment, attracting and retaining the best staff can make a competitive difference.
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News
HMV in Ireland racks up losses following expansion costs
HMV’s Irish business recorded a pre-tax loss last year owing to heavy investment in expansion, despite revenues more than doubling.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on HMV and Macy’s
Retail round-up on May 12, 2016: HMV’s Irish business falls into the red, and Macy’s posts worst quarterly sales since 2008 recession.
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News
HMV presses play on checkout software to speed up sales
The specialist music, DVD and games retailer has selected Omnico’s OmniBasket software to bolster its fixed and mobile point of sale.
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Opinion
Opinion: Retailers cash in as shoppers fall back in love with film
Blockbuster movies released in 2015 ensured it was a landmark year for video as retailers unlocked value through in-store experiences.
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Analysis
Twitter debate: How Black Friday has evolved this year
Retail heavyweights discussed the merits of Black Friday, how it could impact Christmas trading and online sales versus footfall.
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Opinion
Retailers can look to their marketing past for a brighter future
As consumers embrace nostalgia and retro ad campaigns, retailers can draw on past successes to introduce their products to a new generation
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News
High street retailers steal back entertainment market share from etailers
High street retailers HMV, Game and Argos have stolen market share from etailers Amazon and Rakuten in the physical entertainment market.
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Analysis
Analysis: HMV banks on resilient physical music market as it expands abroad
When HMV went into administration in 2013, the future looked bleak for the 94-year-old retailer and the brand’s demise appeared inevitable.
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Analysis
HMV to drive international expansion with website roll-out
HMV is preparing to enter 10 foreign markets, primarily in Europe, via its website as part of an international offensive.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury’s, Tesco, HMV and Iceland
Retail news round-up on October 5, 2015: Sainsbury’s queried over supplier income disclosures, Tesco results, HMV’s overseas expansion and Brait ups stake in Iceland.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Hilco and Walmart
Retail news round-up on September 24, 2015: Hilco gets £2m from HMV administrators and Walmart demands price cut from suppliers.
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News
HMV to expand into Middle East as turnaround plan continues
HMV has revealed plans for international expansion as the entertainment specialist’s turnaround continues to gather momentum.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on HMV, Tesco and Primark owner ABF
Retail news round-up on July 13, 2015: HMV’s Middle East venture, Tesco raises minimum spend for deliveries and Primark owner ABF changes auditor after 80 years.
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Analysis
Start-up of the week: Competitive pricing online marketplace Flubit
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Flubit is in the spotlight.
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News
HMV to launch concessions in 80 Tesco Ireland stores
HMV has penned a major deal with Tesco that will see it open concessions in dozens of the grocer’s Irish stores by the end of the year.
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News
HMV relaunches ecommerce site following two-year hiatus
HMV has relaunched its ecommerce site after closing it two years ago following the entertainment specialist’s collapse into administration.