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Setback for John Lewis as department store chief steps down after less than three years in the job
John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis is stepping down after less than three years in the role, leaving the department store chain “to pursue new projects”. He will be succeeded by Will Kernan, a former River Island boss who currently sits on John Lewis’s board as a non-executive director, in what the company describes as…
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GTA 6 On A Disc Doesn’t Make Sense But Could Happen, Take-Two CEO Says
For big games like GTA 6, discs “don’t really make sense for the consumer,” but it’s something Take-Two would hasn’t totally ruled out for the upcoming game, the company’s CEO recently said. Speaking to IGN, Strauss Zelnick said more than 90% of Take-Two’s sales currently are digital, going on to say people “need to be…
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Darline Graham details how she’d forge own path in Senate while carrying on brother Lindsey’s legacy
Darline Graham, sister of the late South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham, has set out her approach to a special election campaign for his former US Senate seat, saying she intends to establish her own political identity while honouring his legacy. Her comments come as South Carolina prepares for a special election following her brother’s death,…
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Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short
Shoppers across the UK are scrambling to find eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse, with high street shops and online retailers running short of stock. Many who order now are told delivery will not arrive until later in the week, too late for the event itself, and the Royal Observatory Greenwich has confirmed…
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UnitedMasters Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With Four New Hires
UnitedMasters, the independent music company led by CEO Steve Stoute, has appointed four new executives to strengthen its leadership team, the company announced on Monday 10 August. The hires span marketing, brand partnerships, commerce and operations, reflecting the company’s continued investment in infrastructure and talent as it seeks to support independent artists on a global…
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Square Enix’s 88% profit-bump financial report gives me hope for FF14, suggesting the MMO’s finally not having to carry the company for once
Square Enix has reported an 88% rise in profit, prompting optimism that Final Fantasy XIV may no longer be carrying an outsized share of the company’s financial performance. The result matters because stronger earnings elsewhere could reduce pressure on the long-running MMO to compensate for weaker results in other parts of Square Enix’s business. The…
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Keychron’s wireless Hall effect keyboard is back to its lowest price
Keychron’s K2 HE wireless mechanical keyboard has returned to its lowest-ever price, offering shoppers an affordable route into Hall effect switch technology. The Verge highlights this alongside several other discounted gadgets, including a gaming laptop and two Sony headsets, as part of its regular deals roundup. The keyboard deal matters for buyers wanting customisable, magnetic-sensor…
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Does spending money make you feel bad? Read this comic
If spending — or not spending — money makes you feel shame or regret, you might be grappling with financial guilt. Financial planner Lauryn Williams breaks down three types and how to deal.
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Rockstar and Take-Two Maintain Information Lockdown on GTA 6 Preorders and Online Features
Take-Two is declining to disclose GTA 6’s preorder numbers despite unprecedented demand that substantially exceeded the company’s internal projections, according to CEO Strauss Zelnick. In an interview with Bloomberg, Ze
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Disney+ and Hulu add Jonas Brothers podcast among six titles
Disney has struck a licensing deal with iHeartMedia to bring six video podcasts to Disney+ and Hulu, headlined by “Hey Jonas!”, a newly launched show from Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas. The tie-in was timed deliberately: the podcast debuted on both platforms on 14 August, the same day Disney+ premiered “Camp Rock 3”, which stars…