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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Hmv - The Untold Story

Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending

Barclays says survey shows people feel more secure in jobs and have more leeway to spend on non-essentials

The Guardian - UK

The ‘retro’ toys giving the British high street a much-needed boost

British retailers are reporting a significant surge in demand for physical collectibles among young people, with squishy dumplings, trading cards, and K-Pop CDs being particularly popular. Music and entertainment retailer HMV saw a 12 per cent increase in visitor numbers during the first half of this year compared to 2025,…

The Independent UK

Squishy Dumpling toys and Pokemon cards are bringing kids back to the high street

Retailers are reporting more young people are turning to physical collectibles

The Independent UK

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Squishies and K-pop CDs: British retailers cash in on collectibles craze

Retailers have said they are getting a boost from younger people spending their pocket money in shops.

Evening Standard

4K Blu-ray fans, it's back — Arrow Video has knocked up to 50% off its discs at multiple retailers including Amazon and I've picked the top 6 discs I'd recommend

Arrow Films is having a sale on its 4K Blu-rays, with up to 50% off some discs. Here are the 6 I'd pick, all of which we've tested here at TechRadar.

TechRadar

Hundreds of fans line up outside Glasgow record shop to meet movie star

Hundreds of fans braved the Glasgow rain and snaked along Argyle Street today as a Hollywood star drew huge queues outside HMV for a rare in-store…

The National (Scotland)

One of our test room favourites is turning 40 – and there's a special treat coming for hardcore David Bowie fans

Watch David Bowie in 4K glory

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HMV has discounted a ton of Arrow Films 4K Blu-rays for Easter — here are my 6 picks

HMV has discounted tons of Arrow Video 4K Blu-rays for Easter, so I've picked my top 6 discs from the selection of titles on offer.

TechRadar

3 of our favourite Oscar-nominated hits are about to come out on 4K Blu-ray

Including one swanky steelbook

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16 brilliant Christmas gifts for gamers

From Minecraft chess and coding for kids to retro consoles and Doom on vinyl for grown-ups – hit select and start with these original non-digital presents

The Guardian - UK

The 18 must-have toys on every kid’s 2025 wishlist

It’s never too early for the shopping-savvy. These are the toys most likely to spark joy, imagination, and a little festive magic this Christmas

Evening Standard

Merch Madness: KPop Demon Hunters gear is flying off the shelves - here’s the best out there

Netflix’s glitter-soaked series has bewitched a generation with its earworm anthems and high-kick heroics – here’s the merch to buy for its newfound superfans

Evening Standard

The weird, wonderful world of 4K Blu-ray Steelbooks – the highs and lows of physical media special editions

As a 4K Blu-ray fan, I've managed to avoid Steelbooks so far. But that might be about to change.

TechRadar

Fancy some 90s nostalgia? These 7 amazing movies turn 30 this year

Feeling old? Here are 7 films celebrating their 30th birthday this year.

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The Guardian - UK

HMV puts UK expansion on hold because of budget tax rises

Retailer had hoped to open more stores in Britain in coming year but will do so in Ireland and Belgium instead

The Guardian - UK

‘Dark and dingy’ or ‘a real loss’? Shoppers react to possible loss of WH Smith

Stevenage is one of 500 UK towns where threatened closures will affect local retailers and the publishing trade

The Guardian - UK

WH Smith sale plan could turn some areas into ‘postal deserts’, says union

Retailer operates 200 post offices and potential closures called ‘devastating, but sadly all too predictable’

The Guardian - UK

‘I take karaoke seriously. I’ve got a good falsetto’: Asim Chaudhry’s honest playlist

The actor and writer used to be obsessed with Michael Jackson and loves Teddy Pendergrass, but which rap banger does truly inhabit when passed the mic?

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Evening Standard

From music to books: HMV to open literary space at flagship Oxford Street store

From November 18 an entire floor of the shop will be dedicated to books and literary events

The Guardian - UK

Price hikes, terrible adverts, customer crackdowns: how the joy in streaming TV died

Disney+ is the latest platform to stop people sharing their password for free. It’s yet another step in an industry meltdown that puts pressure on customers – and leads to genuinely bad television

The Guardian - UK

Oasis vinyl and CD sales soar after reunion tour confirmed, says HMV

Sales up more than 500%, while streaming of band’s music on Spotify has also surged

The Guardian - UK

‘Looks like £400 a month. That can’t be right!’ Readers on their music spending

Are you keeping an eye on spending thanks to expensive vinyl and concert tickets? Guardian readers explain how they’re keeping fandom alive in a cost of living crisis

Tom’s Guide

I’m ditching streaming services for Blu-ray this year — and I’m not alone

One UK retailer just reported a rise in physical media sales, and believes streaming might be partly responsible.

Netflix and other streamer price hikes are driving people back to Blu-rays

DVD and Blu-ray disc sales are on the rise again, according to HMV.

TechRadar

Major UK retailer says its 4K and Blu-ray sales are rising, and it should be a wake-up call for ad-riddled streaming sites

HMV confirms its physical media sales are on the rise – are we finally seeing people steer away from the ever price-increasing streaming giants?

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