Entries in 'Retail' (1866)

UK games industry to HMV: Stick with us

UK games industry to HMV: Stick with us

Leading UK publishers will meet HMV this week with one clear message: Don’t give up on games.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 11th 2013 at 10:32AM in News
Asda opens PS4 pre-orders

Asda opens PS4 pre-orders

UK supermarket Asda has become one of the first non-specialists in the country to begin accepting PS4 pre-orders.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2013 at 10:23AM in News
Can Ouya crack digital retail riddle?

Can Ouya crack digital retail riddle?

When it comes to Ouya, much of the excitement has focused on the physical box itself: a cheap £99 Android console made famous on Kickstarter.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 10th 2013 at 3:41PM in News
'The barrage of points cards at retail is not ideal'

'The barrage of points cards at retail is not ideal'

The sheer number of points cards at retail is confusing, warn publishers.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 9th 2013 at 11:25AM in News

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Blockbuster: We are serious about games

Blockbuster: We are serious about games

Blockbuster is on a charm offensive with the UK games industry.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 9th 2013 at 11:10AM in News
Retail: 'Xbox 720 always-on connection must not happen'

Retail: 'Xbox 720 always-on connection must not happen'

Reports claim the Xbox 720 may use an ‘always-on’ connection to prevent players from using second-hand games – and it’s not sitting well with the High Street.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 5th 2013 at 11:25AM in News
Minecraft PC passes 10m sales, Xbox 360 retail launch this month

Minecraft PC passes 10m sales, Xbox 360 retail launch this month

Minecraft has surpassed 10m copies sold across PC, Mac, and Linux platforms.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 5th 2013 at 6:54AM in News
OPINION: Blockbuster could yet prove viable

OPINION: Blockbuster could yet prove viable

No matter what we print about ambitions by supermarkets or GAME, the fact is the number of games retailers has wobbled a bit.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 2nd 2013 at 11:21AM in News

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Video games have a 'big role' for new Blockbuster

Video games have a 'big role' for new Blockbuster

Video games will play a major role in the future of Blockbuster UK, the retailer has told MCV.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 2nd 2013 at 11:14AM in News
Strong Q4 can't help GameStop escape downturn; Hardware sales fall sharply

Strong Q4 can't help GameStop escape downturn; Hardware sales fall sharply

International games retailer GameStop has reported a year-on-year increase in profits from $943.2 to $974.9 for the 14 weeks ending February 2nd.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 28th 2013 at 1:00PM in News
ShopTo market share up 45%

ShopTo market share up 45%

Online indie ShopTo has seen its software market share leap in 2012.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 28th 2013 at 11:31AM in News
Retail: Don't block pre-owned

Retail: Don't block pre-owned

UK retailers are rallying against reported plans to prevent pre-owned sales on the next Xbox.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 28th 2013 at 11:25AM in News

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GAME to stock Ouya; Pre-orders now open at £99.99

GAME to stock Ouya; Pre-orders now open at £99.99

Upcoming Android console Ouya will be available to buy from GAME.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 28th 2013 at 10:06AM in News
Retailers: 'We'll help balance release schedule'

Retailers: 'We'll help balance release schedule'

Specialist stores want more of a say about when new games are released.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 27th 2013 at 10:00AM in News
Rude shop assistants named as shopper's biggest High Street gripe

Rude shop assistants named as shopper's biggest High Street gripe

“Arrogant and rude staff” have been named as the biggest shopping annoyances by a survey of 1,500 High Street consumers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2013 at 12:01PM in News

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Games get convenience store boost

Games get convenience store boost

Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons say they will push games through their local convenience stores.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 25th 2013 at 2:51PM in News
Is 2013 the year of the indie?

Is 2013 the year of the indie?

This year will be a major year for the independent retail scene, say store owners.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Mar 25th 2013 at 2:32PM in News
HMV buyout nears as shops remove 'closing down' signs

HMV buyout nears as shops remove 'closing down' signs

Having seen fellow struggler Blockbuster rescued over the weekend, hopes are high that HMV will have similar good news very soon.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 25th 2013 at 11:09AM in News
Retail reports low interest in Wii Mini

Retail reports low interest in Wii Mini

The Wii Mini has attracted little interest at UK retail, one site has claimed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 25th 2013 at 9:11AM in News
Blockbuster sale agreed; 264 stores and 2,000 jobs saved

Blockbuster sale agreed; 264 stores and 2,000 jobs saved

Deloitte has confirmed that it has completed the sale of Blockbuster for an undisclosed sum.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 23rd 2013 at 3:36PM in News
Microsoft slow on digital game releases to appease retail

Microsoft slow on digital game releases to appease retail

So why exactly are triple-A digital releases on Xbox 360 so much slower to appear than they are on either PS3 or PC?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2013 at 3:59PM in News
UPDATED: HMV slashes Wii U Premium to just £199.99

UPDATED: HMV slashes Wii U Premium to just £199.99

Nintendo's Wii U is currently on sale for an all-time low price on the UK High Street.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2013 at 2:18PM in News
GAME to host Injustice: Gods Among Us tournament

GAME to host Injustice: Gods Among Us tournament

Warner upcoming brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us is to star in a national tournament hosted by retailer GAME.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2013 at 10:09AM in News
Nintendo moves to calm Wii U fears as unofficial UK price cuts fail

Nintendo moves to calm Wii U fears as unofficial UK price cuts fail

Nintendo UK has pledged to meet with retailers worried about the performance of its Wii U games console.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 21st 2013 at 3:10PM in News