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Billabong International to close 150 locations, cut 400 jobs By RBR Staff Writer
Surfwear retailer Billabong International is planning to cut 400 jobs worldwide and close dozens of underperforming stores. The firm also received a takeover offer from TPG Capital.
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Toronto-based books, gifts and specialty toys retailer Kobo has struck a deal with US-based electronics retailer Best Buy. The deal will see Vox eReader stocked at stores across the US and online at www.bestbuy.com.
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GoLite, MontBell to open stores in Boulder, Colorado

14 February 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

US-based retailer GoLite plans to open a flagship store at the Pearl Street Mall and Japan-based MontBell plans to move its North America flagship store back to Pearl Street.
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US games retail sales plunge in January

10 February 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

The US retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories plunged 34% to $751m in January from a year earlier, according to market researcher NPD Group.
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Cabela's to open outlet in Winnipeg, Canada

10 February 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

US-based specialty retailer Cabela's plans to build a new location in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, following the receipt of approval from a city hall committee for site design.
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NZ video games retail sales reach $179.6m in 2011

09 February 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

New Zealanders spent more than $179.6m on console hardware, gaming software and peripherals in 2011, according to a report released by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (iGEA) and NPD research.
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Redbox to acquire NCR Blockbuster Express kiosks

08 February 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

Redbox Automated Retail, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, has agreed to purchase Blockbuster Express kiosks and related assets from NCR for $100m.
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Vann's to close retail outlet in Helena, Montana

01 February 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

Vann's, a US-based specialty retailer of audio, video and appliances, will close its outlet in Helena, Montana on 4 March 2012.
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Quiksilver, DC Shoes outlets open in Indonesia

01 February 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

Indonesian chapter of Quiksilver has partnered with CV Widya Pranawa to open new Quiksilver and DC Shoes outlets on the island of Bali.
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Redbox renews retailer agreement with Walmart

01 February 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

Redbox Automated Retail, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, has renewed agreement with retail giant Walmart to continue featuring Redbox kiosks at more than 3,700 Walmart locations nationwide.
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Blockbuster to close three Richmond area stores

30 January 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

Blockbuster, a US-based entertainment products retailer, is set to close three more of its stores in the Richmond area. The company had closed other local stores as well since it filed for bankruptcy in 2010.
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Outwrite Bookstore and Coffeehouse closes in Atlanta

27 January 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

Outwrite Bookstore and Coffeehouse, a bookstore and gathering place for the LGBT community, has shut its doors due to financial reasons. The store is located at 10th Street and Piedmont Road in Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia.
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