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National Album Day returns Saturday 12th October 2019

Lewis Capaldi, Elbow, Mahalia & Mark Ronson confirmed as album champions. The music & artist community will come together with the support of BBC Sounds for a series of events and activities in the lead up to 12th October that will celebrate the UK’s love for the album and the craft that goes into making this culturally significant body of work.

Megahits thrive on retail diversity

Latest blog from ERA CEO Kim Bayley "Great retailing has always been simple - give customers the greatest opportunity to get hold of your product when they want it and you maximise the chances of a sale. Reducing these opportunities will diminish the likelihood of a sale."

Record shops celebrate success of Record Tokens one year from relaunch

Wilkos boost the distribution network with second major retailer Morrisons to come on board for Q4

Digital Services Create A New “Generation Rent” As Subscriptions Dominate Entertainment Spending For The First Time

New digital services are turning the UK into a country of subscribers rather than entertainment buyers as music follows video and games to become a majority ‘rental’ market for the first time, according to figures revealed in the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) Yearbook, published today (March 5).

Statement regarding Sunrise Acquisition of HMV

Today is good news for the UK’s Entertainment industry. With significant experience in the music, games and video market and a successful track record of growth in Canada, ERA is confident that HMV staff, suppliers and customers are in great hands with Sunrise.

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