Entries in 'Retail' (1863)
Q1 sales down 6.7% at GameStop
Global games retailer GameStop has reported a like-for-like annual sales decrease of 6.7 per cent for the quarter ending May 4th 2013.
GameStop buoyant about Xbox One and PS4 pre-owned
The president of global games retailer GameStop has played down fears that Xbox One will curtail the pre-owned market.
UPDATE: Confusion over Xbox One's pre-owned compatibility and internet requirements
The new Xbox One WILL NOT require a constant internet connection. Sort of. But it WILL limit pre-owned. We think.
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Zavvi taking Xbox One pre-orders for £399.99
Retailer Zavvi appears to be the first to have gone live with Xbox One pre-orders.
New uniform for GAME staff designed by Insert Coin
Gaming clothes specialist Insert Coin has been named as the designer of the new staff uniform for retailer GAME.
Green Man Gaming adds Telltale games to its line-up
Customers will from today be able to buy Telltale developed games from digital retailer Green Man Gaming.
Online Retail vs Street Dates
Day one delivery is crucial to online retailers. It drives pre-orders and secures sales that may otherwise have gone to High Street rivals.
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Download firms wary of UK digital consumer rights bill
Download retailers have their doubts over a UK bill that will allow consumers to return ‘faulty’ digital content.
OPINION: Old world pricing problem is another next-gen symptom
I know what you’re thinking – ‘What is this old fashioned nonsense on the frontpage MCV?’
UK games price war hurting foreign retail
Games retailers across EMEA regions say they are facing bankruptcy – and it’s all our fault.
Retail hails Call of Duty 'reinvention'
UK retailers are very pleased by Activision’s decision to make big changes to its Call of Duty series.
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 5 skips physical release
Capcom has confirmed that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies will not be released physically in Europe or North America.
Indie retailer Games Centre wants ten stores this year
MCV Award-winning indie chain Games Centre is adding three more shops over the next 12 months.
Xtra-Vision calls in receivers, announces 20 store closures
Irish entertainment retailer Xtra-vision has gone into receivership.
HMV Ireland could return
Hilco is in discussions with landlords about a possible return to Ireland for HMV.
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Resurgent Blockbuster lands Django Unchained exclusivity
Retailer Blockbuster hopes to take another step toward recovery with an exclusive deal on Quentin Tarantino’s latest DVD and Blu-ray release.
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon now available in stores
Ubisoft is giving the High Street a chance to cash in on its latest digital smash, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon.
UPDATED: GAME paid fees of £3.2m in months following buyout; New stores planned
The new-look Game Retail was forced to pay owners OpCapita a significant sum in the months following its buyout despite continuing to post a loss.
UPDATED: ShopTo shuns future Activision releases over Call of Duty shipping dispute
Has ShopTo become the first online retailer to be called out for early shipping?
Suppliers embark on eBay crackdown on Skylanders scalpers
Distributors are clamping down on unscrupulous eBay toy dealers who buy rare figures in bulk and resell at extortionate prices.
Blockbuster targets bank holiday comeback through marketing blitz
Rejuvenated entertainment retailer Blockbuster is to embark on a promotional blitz this bank holiday weekend to properly mark its High Street comeback.
Game & Wario Europe retail release confirmed, arrives next month
Wii U micro-game collection Game & Wario has received an official European launch date.
Argos looks to a digital future
Home Retail Group has reported a year of flat sales and reduced profits, but owned multi-channel retailer Argos has had a better year.
