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CHIPS joint MD Don McCabe sent MCV a comprehensive statement addressing Chipsworld Ltd’s application for a Company Voluntary Arrangement earlier today: "In order to nullify the ravages of the ‘credit crunch’ and the recession which has hit the industry over the last 18 months, and to protect Chipsworld Ltd, the …
Read More »CHIPS company fights for survival
UK specialist retailer CHIPS is taking emergency measures to ensure its company-owned stores can survive. The popular chain, co-managed by Don McCabe and Nik Agar, has been hurt from a lack of cashflow and has struggled to pay creditors in full. However, it has bought itself some time by seeking …
Read More »CHIPS opens new outlet
Independent video game chain CHIPS has opened a new store in Leicestershire. Based in Market Harborough, the new outlet sells software and hardware for all major consoles, as well as accessories, books, cards, merchandise and pre-owned. The store is run by former accountant and local resident Andrew Colclough. I first …
Read More »Retail ponders Wii street price rise
The UK High Street is this morning ‘digesting’ the news that the Wii trade cost is set to rise, and hasn’t ruled out an increase in the console’s street price. The trade price for Nintendo Wii is set to increase by around 16.50 (approximately 19 including VAT) due to the …
Read More »CHIPS relaunches online store
The UK’s largest independent games retailer, CHIPS, has re-launched its ecommerce website with the product offering expanded to include DVDs, CDs and books. The site, which also boasts a new design, no longer features pre-owned stock or mobile phone downloads. And CHIPS’ joint MD Don McCabe hopes that the new …
Read More »UK retail breaks GTA street date
The street date for Grand Theft Auto IV appears to have been broken as a picture of the game and a receipt appears on a PlayStation forum . Asda has been indicated as the retailer to have broken the date, although comments on a recent MCV story indicates other supermarkets …
Read More »UK industry confident GTA IV wont be sold early
Concerns that some retailers may sell copies of Grand Theft Auto IV early so far appear ill-founded as the industry gears up for its April 29th launch. Rockstar’s much-hyped car-jacking sequel has already shipped to retailers worldwide, but there’s currently no sign that copies have been sold ahead of time. …
Read More »CHIPS opens new Gloucester store
Indie chain CHIPS has added a new store to its impressive tally, opening its 33rd UK outlet in Gloucester. The shop was previously owned by celebrated indies ePlay and The Software Store before CHIPS arrived. It will now be run by Steven Ford and Chris Popple. CHIPS’ joint managing director …
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