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Entertainment retailer Zavvi has given an update on its first year of trading following the management buy-out and re-branding in September 2007. The results represent a strong comeback in tough conditions, with like-for-like sales up 10% and annual losses cut by more than GBP10 million, despite an 18% slump in music sales.
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17 Sep 2008 |
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Following Tesco and Asda's recent announcements that they are to stop stocking CD singles, Woolworths has revealed that it will also stop selling CD singles in its remaining 400 stores that stock them. The retailer's announcement not only signifies another nail in the coffin of the physical single, but also another escalation in an increasingly fierce digital-download market.
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27 May 2008 |
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In the year to August 31, WHSmith grew travel sales by 22% to GBP413m, while high street sales fell by 2% to GBP939m, revealing that, although travel is performing well, the high street business is struggling. While WHSmith is not as exposed to the consumer downturn as some retailers, the intense level of competition in its core market will impact its performance going forward.
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10 Oct 2008 |
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For the year to August 31, 2009, pre-tax profits for WH Smith increased to GBP82m. Like-for-likes are down 5.0%, with total group sales down 1.0%. Efficient cost control and proposition enhancements will help the company survive challenging times, while focusing on core markets and exceptional growth opportunities will provide fillip to future growth.
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15 Oct 2009 |
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UK high-street retailer WH Smith reported a 6% fall in underlying sales for the seven weeks to January 21 but improved its margins by 250 basis points. The mixed results are a testament to the company's recovery plan, which has focused on achieving a more profitable product mix. Despite this progress, sales growth remains a challenge.
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25 Jan 2006 |
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Over the 12 months to the end of 2008, Verdict predicts that the buoyant video games market will have grown by GBP1.37 billion. This is especially significant when compared to the stagnation in the music and video sectors, which have recorded a combined growth of just GBP0.03 billion. It is likely, then, that the video game retail market will soon become the largest entertainment sector in the UK.
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05 Nov 2008 |
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John Lewis indicated that sales had surged in the past five weeks, providing hope that Christmas trading may be better than last year. The company's sales last week rose by 5.8 % to GBP62 million against a year ago. While the performance must be encouraging for John Lewis, its rivals must still be hopeful that the Christmas spirit cold weather engenders will drive consumers into the shops.
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22 Nov 2005 |
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John Lewis may have been the leading name in the roll call of winners at last week's Verdict Customer Satisfaction Awards, but the Verdict poll of 5,900 consumers also revealed the winning retailers within individual sectors. Verdict's analysts give their insight into why these retailers stood out to their customers.
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01 May 2013 |
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US music & video retailer Tower Records has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in two years. MTS, the owner of Tower Records, has estimated debts of $89 million and continued competition from grocers and the internet makes the chain's future look bleak.
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22 Aug 2006 |
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Silverscreen has appointed Kroll as administrators. Silverscreen, backed by Apax, owns a chain of 65 stores and employs 550 workers. However, the company has suffered from increased competition from internet sales. Silverscreen is the first Apax-backed company to go into administration for at least five years.
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