Siobhan Kennedy
Can the British high street reinvent itself?
As Britain’s economy gradually hauls itself back to growth, Siobhan Kennedy hits the high street in Swindon to find out if locals think it can reinvent itself.
Search results for ‘HMV’
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Mike Ashley bids to buy HMV
The billionaire owner of Sports Direct, Mike Ashley, has put in a bid to buy the music chain HMV.
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HMV calls in administrators
The music and film retailer HMV has collapsed into administration for the second time in six years. Hundreds of jobs could be at risk – as the firm blamed the steep decline in the CD and DVD market.
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Jobs saved as Hilco buys HMV stores
Around 2,500 jobs are saved at retailer HMV after restructuring firm Hilco buys 141 stores, including 25 that were due to close.
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#Cringe: will big companies (like HMV) ever get Twitter?
Social media has long been welcomed into the corporate marketing toolbox. But from HMV to Tesco, there has been many a #facepalm moment on Twitter in 2013 alone. Will they ever learn?
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HMV voucher U-turn as Hilco throws lifeline to music store
Hilco UK acquires HMV’s £176m debt, giving it control of the retailer and reigniting prospects of the store’s survival, as HMV gift vouchers are now being accepted again.
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HMV fights to save thousands of jobs
As troubled music retailer HMV goes into administration, putting 4,500 jobs at risk, the company says it still has a future.
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HMV collapse: where do we buy CDs and records now?
As HMV goes into administration, risking 230 music stores and over 4,500 jobs, Channel 4 News looks at what other options are still available on the high street for the discerning music lover.
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No encore for HMV?
As HMV enters administration, Channel 4 News examines whether this is the end for the 92-year-old high street chain – or if it can live on.
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HMV unveils annual loss as sales decline
HMV slumps to an annual loss of £16.2m – but the troubled music retailer says its recovery is on track as it ramps up sales of electronic devices.
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HMV bids to sell live music division
The struggling music retailer will bid to sell the live music arm of the business in an attempt to boost finances, after its half-year losses nearly doubled.
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HMV profits warning amid high street turmoil
High petrol, cotton and wheat prices are being blamed for the turbulence on Britain’s high streets as music retailer HMV issues its third profits warning of 2011. Siobhan Kennedy looks at the numbers.
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Tunisia attack: siege over leaving more than 20 dead
Security forces kill two Islamic militants who attacked the Bardo museum next to parliament as country’s prime minister says 17 foreign tourists dead – and the death toll may be higher.
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How should Britain approach sanctions on Russian oligarchs?
How should Britain respond to growing calls to punish Russia’s oligarchs in wake of the shooting down of MH17?
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It’s good to talk… five things we learned in Swindon
Web Reporter Jennifer Rigby pops up in Swindon to find out if life in the Wiltshire town is more than trains and roundabouts.
