Entries in 'Retail' (1898)

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

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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
The impact of High Street closures on game distribution

The impact of High Street closures on game distribution

Following the loss of HMV and Blockbuster stores, the role of a distributor has become (in principle) easier for now, with fewer stores to deliver to.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 20th 2013 at 1:35PM in News

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Morrisons renews games focus

Morrisons renews games focus

Morrisons is tackling the video games market with renewed focus this year, according to its games buyer Simon Millea.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 20th 2013 at 1:15PM in News
Origin passes 40m member milestone

Origin passes 40m member milestone

EA’s digital download service Origin has now attracted over 40m members, the publisher has confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 20th 2013 at 11:03AM in News
Gem auctions discounted stock to retailers

Gem auctions discounted stock to retailers

UK distribution Gem has launched a new promotion that gives retailers the chance to bid for cut-price games, consoles and accessories.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 19th 2013 at 9:54AM in News
Ghostlight wants to release Devil Survivor 2 but worries that DS market is too weak to support it

Ghostlight wants to release Devil Survivor 2 but worries that DS market is too weak to support it

The publisher of Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor: Overclocked has expressed its desire to publish predecessor Devil Survivor 2.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 18th 2013 at 1:38PM in News

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Supermarkets now the cheapest place to buy games; Average game price climbs

Supermarkets now the cheapest place to buy games; Average game price climbs

The average selling price of video games last year was £26.45, a rise of 3.2 per cent year-on-year.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 18th 2013 at 11:35AM in News
Ubisoft's Wii U games discounted on eShop

Ubisoft's Wii U games discounted on eShop

A number of big releases will this week enjoy significant discounts on Nintendo’s Wii U eShop digital game store.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 18th 2013 at 10:10AM in News
High Street SOS: Asda, GAME and indies plot games retail rescue

High Street SOS: Asda, GAME and indies plot games retail rescue

Major retailers have pledged to fill the gap left by Blockbuster and HMV.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 15th 2013 at 9:51AM in News
SimplyGames sales nearly double

SimplyGames sales nearly double

The games market may be struggling, but online indie SimplyGames has enjoyed a strong start to the year.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 13th 2013 at 3:15PM in News

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GAME confirms Defiance lock-ins

GAME confirms Defiance lock-ins

Namco Bandai and Trion Worlds have partnered with GAME to run five Defiance lock-ins.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 13th 2013 at 11:39AM in News
DLC helps Skyrim soar at retail

DLC helps Skyrim soar at retail

It’s over a year old, but Bethesda says it’s still not done with Skyrim at retail.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 12th 2013 at 3:16PM in News
Ubisoft unveils a number of Splinter Cell Blacklist Special Editions

Ubisoft unveils a number of Splinter Cell Blacklist Special Editions

As is seemingly the way with modern console gaming, Ubisoft has unveiled four Special edition versions of upcoming sneak-em-up Splinter Cell: Blacklist.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 12th 2013 at 10:25AM in News
600,0000 sign up to GameStop's 'First To Know' PS4 service

600,0000 sign up to GameStop's 'First To Know' PS4 service

Retailer GameStop has revealed some impressive numbers for its first PS4 promotional campaign.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 12th 2013 at 9:15AM in News
Asda in talks to acquire HMV - report

Asda in talks to acquire HMV - report

Forever dubbed the destroyer of the High Street, could the supermarkets be about to save one of the High Street’s most iconic brands?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 12th 2013 at 8:44AM in News
Sony: We need more UK games retailers

Sony: We need more UK games retailers

The UK games industry needs to increase its retail base before the next gen consoles, says Sony.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 8th 2013 at 10:32AM in News
UK consumers spent £2.9bn on games in 2012

UK consumers spent £2.9bn on games in 2012

Don't believe the doom-mongers - our latest research shows the games market is doing better than you think.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 7th 2013 at 10:10AM in News
Opinion: PwC last week suggested UK games retail halved - but that isn't true

Opinion: PwC last week suggested UK games retail halved - but that isn't true

Last week PricewaterhouseCoopers published what seems to be an inappropriate attack on games retail. 

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 7th 2013 at 8:20AM in News
NPD: Core gamers still support retail, prefer used games over digital

NPD: Core gamers still support retail, prefer used games over digital

New NPD data shows that while core gamers are embracing digital distribution, the method hasn’t overtaken purchasing new and used physical copies of titles at retail.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 7th 2013 at 8:05AM in News