Russia is the largest country in the world, and as a result, there’s plenty of room for a variety of retailers. In fact, no single group of outlets dominates the High Street. Independents still account for a significant chunk of sales, holding their own against electronics chains and specialist gaming …

Retailer GAME is offering a Modern Warfare 3 bonus for all those who pre-order the freshly announced Black Ops II through the retailer. Commit to buying the new title and you’ll get a Prestige Token which can be redeemed in Modern Warfare 3’s multiplayer mode against either a free weapon, …

Online independent games retailer Hitari has added a raft of new services after partnering with Royal Mail and DPD. It says doing so has allowed it to process orders and dispatch video games to its customers quicker than before. Parcel delivery firm DPD has been assigned as Hitari’s ‘preferred courier …

Retail, specialist press and the PlayStation Access team have been recruited to push Sony’s latest PS3 shooter Starhawk. The main focus of the campaign so far has been pre-orders, with various special bundle packs available at specific retailers. The platform holder has booked in-store marketing and ads in lifestyle and …

Hopes of a more permanent relaxation of Britain’s tough Sunday trading laws appear to have been dashed. The coalition Government had previously announced plans to relax Sunday trading regulations throughout the London Olympics. Some had hoped that the changes would be preserved permanently if proved successful. However, Retail Week quotes …

The owners of Toys R Us are expected to appoint the finance firm Cairn Capital to help in the restructuring or refinancing of debts of 400 million, according to The Sunday Times. The toy specialist is considering its options, including adding new equity and extending debt repayment deadlines. The current …

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Microsoft has revealed the price and release date for its British-themed Xbox 360 Special Edition 4GB Kinect Celebration Pack. The SKU, which includes a 4GB white version of the console, white Kinect camera, white controller and Union Jack console skin will cost 249.99 and hit retail on May 25th. It …

A new colour version of the 3DS has been confirmed for the US market. The Midnight Purple SKU, as leaked by a US retailer yesterday, has now been officially confirmed. It will retail for $169.99 – like existing 3DS models – and will launch in the US on May 20th. …

The PCR Retail Boot Camp opens its doors in just two days time, with over 250 of the UK’s top PC and IT dealers already registered. But it’s not yet too late to make sure your name’s on the guest list. Taking place on Wednesday May 2nd, the day kicks …