The purchase won’t necessarily see WH Smith disappear. Rather than complete overhaul, a HMV takeover of WH Smith’s high street branches could simply see more records and CDs sold in WHSmith shops ( ...

HMV has suspended new store openings across Britain amid claims Rachel Reeves’s tax raid has made it too risky to invest. Doug Putman, owner of the high street music retailer, said he does not ...

THE owner of HMV is considering a swoop on WHSmith’s unwanted 500 high street stores, The Sun can reveal. It is understood that advisers working for WHSmith have been in discussions with Doug ...

HMV has made some changers to its senior leadership team, promoting David Athey to the role of commercial director and expanding Kate Longbottom’s marketing responsibilities.

The company’s current head of marketing is set to assume part of the responsibilities of the former marketing and commercial ...

The billionaire owner of HMV is considering a bid for WH Smith’s high street business as the retailer focuses on travel.

The UK’s retail scene is set to welcome a host of new stores this year, including Ikea’s long awaited Oxford Street flagship. While some brands such as HMV and The Entertainer have placed ...

HMV has promoted David Athey to the new role of commercial director. At the same time, Kate Longbottom, head of marketing, ...

HMV owner Doug Putman is the latest potential bidder considering the acquisition of WHSmith’s unwanted portfolio of circa 500 high street stores. Putman, a Canadian billionaire, rescued music ...