Entries in 'Retail' (1866)

GameStop: Why retail will play a key role in the digital revolution

GameStop: Why retail will play a key role in the digital revolution

Whenever a big entertainment retailer goes bust, it prompts the same analysis: “They didn’t adapt to the rise of digital”.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 11th 2013 at 11:47AM in News
Origin approaches 40m users as Mac client goes live

Origin approaches 40m users as Mac client goes live

EA’s digital download service Origin is approaching 40m registered users across PC and iOS.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 11th 2013 at 10:57AM in News
Next Xbox will struggle if it blocks pre-owned, argues GameStop

Next Xbox will struggle if it blocks pre-owned, argues GameStop

Retailer GameStop has warned Microsoft that any move to block the use of pre-owned software on the console would hurt the machine’s chances.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 8th 2013 at 1:20PM in News
UK retail banks on 'important' E3

UK retail banks on 'important' E3

Retail turmoil will give way to excitement at E3 this June, an expectant games trade hopes.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 8th 2013 at 12:16PM in News

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Deep Silver makes a real zombie killing machine, launches retailer promotion

Deep Silver makes a real zombie killing machine, launches retailer promotion

Publisher Deep Silver has teamed up with a custom vehicle specialist to build a real-life zombie killing pickup truck.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 8th 2013 at 11:04AM in News
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

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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
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

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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
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

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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
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
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