Entries in 'HMV' (317)
Video games retail in 2023
Believe the doom mongers and you'll believe that games retail won't exist in ten years time. We think it will, just in a radically different form.
HMV Tweeter refuses to apologise for online outburst
The woman behind HMV’s famed Twitter outburst last week has refused to apologise for her actions.
HMV sells its G-A-Y shares
Troubled retailer HMV has sold its shares in nightclub chain G-A-Y Limited, administrator Deloitte has confirmed.
Up to 100 HMV stores preparing for closure
Administrator Deloitte is preparing to close anything up to 100 HMV stores, reports claim.
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The future of games retail revealed in this week's MCV
This week's MCV – which is now available to view online – analyses the collapse of THQ and reveals what games retail will look like in ten years time.
HMV cuts 190 jobs including Ian Kenyon, Ewan Pinder; Twitter account vents frustration
Around 60 staff at HMV have just been told that they have lost their jobs.
More HMV store closures expected by the end of the week
A fresh spate of HMV store closures and job losses are likely to be announced by the end of the week.
HMV bank syndicate turned down offers higher than Hilco's
Hilco’s bid for HMV’s debt was not the highest on the table, it has been claimed.
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Hilco could close up to half of HMV stores
HMV now looks very likely to survive on the UK High Street – at a price.
Calls for Government to change laws on gift cards
Independent financial adviser John Bloomfield is calling on the Government to take action on store gift cards.
Supermarkets to swoop for HMV stores?
Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury's are reportedly eyeing HMV outlets as a potential way to expand their own store counts.
Video games escape UK's latest retail crisis
The collapse of HMV and Blockbuster is unlikely to have a massive impact upon the video games market.
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HMV footfall spikes in wake of administration
HMV has seen its footfall reach 'near Christmas levels' in recent weeks, following news of the retailer's administration.
UPDATE: Deloitte backtracks on HMV gift card block
Retailer HMV will once again begin honouring gift cards as of tomorrow (January 22nd).
Suppliers ready to make HMV U-turn and back new-look chain
Having turned their back on HMV in the week leading up to its administration, suppliers have reportedly had a change of heart.
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TIMELINE: HMV's battle for survival
HMV’s protracted battle for survival ended in failure this week as the chain entered administration.
GAME looking to acquire HMV stores after stronger than expected Xmas
OpCapita owned retailer GAME has approached administrators Deloitte about the possible acquisition of some HMV stores.
MP accuses HMV of theft over gift card scandal
The Conservative MP for North Oxfordshire Tony Baldry has accused troubled retail HMV of theft.
In this week's MCV: Disney vs Activision as toy war heats up
This week's MCV is now available to view online – and it features Disney vs Activision as the battle for video game toys begins.
His Master's Void: HMV's struggle is a warning about retail consolidation
The damage done by the potential evaporation of HMV on the High Street will hit closer to home in the music and film markets than it will for games.
Now HMV Ireland goes into receivership
HMV has closed its 16 Irish stores and has appointed receivers, putting 300 jobs at risk.
Angry granddad takes games from HMV store after his vouchers were refused
An enraged grandfather yesterday stormed out of a Dublin HMV store with three games in hand after staff refused to accept his voucher.
Buyers eye Gamerbase swoop should HMV fall
HMV's Gamerbase concessions could be rescued even if the retail giant closes.
