Entries in 'Retail' (1861)

Next Xbox to kill pre-owned, requires always on net connection - report

Next Xbox to kill pre-owned, requires always on net connection - report

Could we about to see the death of the pre-owned software market?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 6th 2013 at 12:02PM in News
New God of War PS3 bundle arrives next month

New God of War PS3 bundle arrives next month

Sony has unveiled a special God of War SKU for the Playstation 3 that will arrive alongside Ascension next month.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 6th 2013 at 10:54AM in News
God of War: Ascension to star in next round of GAME Lock-Ins

God of War: Ascension to star in next round of GAME Lock-Ins

Retailer GAME has announced a fresh series of store Lock-Ins, this time in conjunction with partner Sony PlayStation.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 6th 2013 at 9:43AM in News
Ouya retail launch set for June

Ouya retail launch set for June

The Kickstarter-funded Ouya console will head to retail this June.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 6th 2013 at 7:40AM in News

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Namco Bandai promises more Ni No Kuni stock later this week

Namco Bandai promises more Ni No Kuni stock later this week

Surprise chart hit Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch should be back on retail shelves later this week.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 5th 2013 at 3:20PM in News
Iwata criticises retail for cagey buying strategies; Says digital could be saviour

Iwata criticises retail for cagey buying strategies; Says digital could be saviour

Nintendo boss Saturo Iwata has said that many quality games are suffering because retail is afraid to order SKUs in sufficient numbers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 5th 2013 at 11:55AM in News
HMV Tweeter refuses to apologise for online outburst

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 4th 2013 at 2:41PM in News
HMV sells its G-A-Y shares

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 4th 2013 at 11:07AM in News

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Blockbuster administrator: "We are fighting in the trenches"

Blockbuster administrator: "We are fighting in the trenches"

The lead administrator at Blockbuster has issues a grave warning to workers at the retailer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 4th 2013 at 10:48AM in News
Up to 100 HMV stores preparing for closure

Up to 100 HMV stores preparing for closure

Administrator Deloitte is preparing to close anything up to 100 HMV stores, reports claim.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 4th 2013 at 9:34AM in News
HMV cuts 190 jobs including Ian Kenyon, Ewan Pinder; Twitter account vents frustration

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 31st 2013 at 2:15PM in News
More HMV store closures expected by the end of the week

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 30th 2013 at 12:18PM in News

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Revenues up and profits down at Amazon

Revenues up and profits down at Amazon

Online retailer Amazon has reported a sharp drop in net income for the three months ending December 31st.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 30th 2013 at 11:36AM in News
Xbox 360 claiming lion's share of GameStop DLC sales

Xbox 360 claiming lion's share of GameStop DLC sales

65 per cent of DLC sales in GameStop stores are for Microsoft’s Xbox 360, the retailer has revealed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 30th 2013 at 9:45AM in News
UK GAMES INDUSTRY SALARY SURVEY: What are you worth?

UK GAMES INDUSTRY SALARY SURVEY: What are you worth?

This year, our salary survey shows a decline in the average UK games industry yearly wage.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jan 29th 2013 at 11:33AM in News
Zelda art book tops Amazon.com bestsellers

Zelda art book tops Amazon.com bestsellers

A Zelda art book is currently the best selling title on the mighty Amazon.com.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 29th 2013 at 11:21AM in News

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Rubin: THQ would have survived in the games industry of the future

Rubin: THQ would have survived in the games industry of the future

THQ stood a great chance of survival if it could have rode out the turbulence of the transitioning games industry.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 28th 2013 at 3:22PM in News
HMV bank syndicate turned down offers higher than Hilco's

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 28th 2013 at 11:22AM in News
Hilco could close up to half of HMV stores

Hilco could close up to half of HMV stores

HMV now looks very likely to survive on the UK High Street – at a price.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 28th 2013 at 11:03AM in News
Calls for Government to change laws on gift cards

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 25th 2013 at 10:33AM in News
Activision: Skylanders proves there is growth at retail

Activision: Skylanders proves there is growth at retail

The phenomenal sales of Skylanders proves there’s strength left in the High Street, says Activision.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 24th 2013 at 12:44PM in News
Big firms eye Blockbuster UK stores

Big firms eye Blockbuster UK stores

Two firms are reported to be in discussions to rescue bankrupt rental firm Blockbuster UK.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 23rd 2013 at 11:09AM in News
Hilco acquires HMV debt

Hilco acquires HMV debt

The future of HMV on the UK High Street appears to have been saved.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 22nd 2013 at 11:30AM in News
UPDATE: Deloitte backtracks on HMV gift card block

UPDATE: Deloitte backtracks on HMV gift card block

Retailer HMV will once again begin honouring gift cards as of tomorrow (January 22nd).

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 21st 2013 at 2:44PM in News
What went wrong at Play.com?

What went wrong at Play.com?

It was early 2009 when Play.com was at the height of its power.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 18th 2013 at 9:42AM in News