Archive for the ‘HMV’ Category

The British high street could soon lose two more familiar stores as Blockbuster and HMV call in Deloitte. Despite last-ditch attempts to save both chains, it seems that the challenge of online was too much for either to survive.   Both Blockbuster and HMV are casualties of a new type of market: a connected consumer.… Continue reading →

The British high street could soon lose two more familiar stores as Blockbuster and HMV call in Deloitte. Despite last-ditch attempts to save both chains, it seems that the challenge of online was too much for either to survive.   Both Blockbuster and HMV are casualties of a new type of market: a connected consumer.… Continue reading →

UK entertainment chain HMV is the latest big name UK retail casualty to the Internet. HMV failed because it took its eye off the ball when faced with the twin threat of Apple’s iTunes (creating a mass download market) and … Continue reading →

British music retailer HMV announced last week that its dress code policy had been updated. But rather than moving with the times, HMV was tightening the rules. Staff would be required to cover tattoos, and visible piercings would be banned. Men with long hair would have to tie it back while working. And, perhaps worst… Continue reading →

TweetWith the final week of festive trading upon us, many retailers are facing a make or break Christmas this year. The Centre for Retail Research predicted high street Christmas sales are on course to be £680 million higher than last year, reaching…