HMV enters administration again

[Morgan.]

The second time in 6 years. Pray for HMV </3

[BBUK-Fan]

A decent shop. Ffs the amount of clothing stores and cafes but this is different and original

[RileyH]

I like HMV but lbh it's selling point is DVDs/CDs and who uses them anymore

[Black Dagger]

I still love HMV. Love browsing. I still buy vinyl and blu ray. Gutting news and hope they can get out of it again.

[Saph]

Whenever I go into a HMV theyre always really busy

[arista]

2,200 jobs at risk as HMV on brink of administration

https://news.sky.com/story/2200-jobs-at-risk-as-hmv-on-brink-of-administration-11593091

Yes --sad news if the final stores close

[Jason.]

I used to love going into HMV and browsing, you'd often come out with a film or box set that you didn't know you wanted.

It's kinda sad how streaming sites have taken over and everything is done with the click of a button now, there was something enjoyable about owning a physical copy and although I don't buy many any more, I still have my DVDs from like ten years ago.

My local HMV closed in 2011 though and now the closest one is in Oxford Street (which I'm not sure is still even open) so I get any DVDs and Blu-rays from Amazon or Zavvi now.

[BBDodge]

Very sad news. Hope it can be saved. Again.

[Morgan.]

Yeah, although it's just as easy for me to buy CD's and Vinyls from online - there's something still quite special about looking through the shop to find what you want, and buying it.

[Matthew.]

aw that’s a shame i like HMV

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[bots]

Administration must be worn out

[arista]

HMV confirmed all stores to remain open
for now

Ref : LBC

[reece(:]

Cex outsold?

[Crimson Dynamo]

close the miserable out of date store NOW

[Josy]

I love HMV, always in there when I'm out shopping and it's always busy.

[arista]

Anyone with HMV Vouchers should use them now
as although in admin they are still open.

Was just pointed out on LBC

[GoldHeart]

Whenever I go into a HMV theyre always really busy

Yes they are but at the same time people are buying alot of stuff online, if there's a dvd that HMV doesn't have then you can shop online for it .

[Shaun]

Great store but they are in drastic need of bringing up to date; their website and online services are frankly stuck in 2004.

[Scoot]

close the miserable out of date store NOW

There’s an ironic joke to be made here, I can feel it.

[Alf]

Amazon, Netflix and Spotify offer a better service at a better price.

This isn't a failure of capitalism, but rather capitalism working perfectly.

[Tom4784]

I love HMV, I use Netflix religiously but I do love owning physical copies of films.

Whenever I go into a HMV theyre always really busy

Same, I've never seen our local one empty. I suspect there's a mismanaging of funds afoot if our experiences are commonplace since if all the shops are that busy then there should be profits.

[arista]

[The Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley is in talks to snap up another chunk of Britain's struggling high streets
by tabling a bid to rescue HMV from administration]

[He is understood to believe that music and
other entertainment products could be a valuable
addition to parts of his high street empire, including Sports Direct.]



As much as everyone hates this rich fella
he maybe their only chance to keep
some stores open.

https://news.sky.com/story/ashley-aims-for-right-note-with-rescue-bid-for-ailing-hmv-11612905

[arista]

[HMV sold to Canada's Sunrise Records
Enterpreneur Doug Putman has pipped retail tycoon Mike Ashley to the purchase of the collapsed music retailer.]


[HMV has been bought out of
administration by Canada's Sunrise Records
in a deal which will save 100 stores
but result in 27 closing.]

Thats Good news

https://news.sky.com/story/hmv-sold-to-canadas-sunrise-records-11628507

[arista]

The New Owner is Live on SkyNewsHD
Business 30mins on now



Glasgow is losing one store
Bristol is losing one store

1,500 jobs saved

[Smithy]

Guernsey store is closing :’(

[Smithy]

Not that I ever bought anything, just went in for a mooch and a warm

[MTVN]

Aw they're closing the one I used most in Bristol, quite surprised as it's in a busy shopping mall that will always have customers. Was only a small shop as well so thought the costs would be quite low, there's another Bristol one which is still two floors which I wouldn't think was very profitable or necessary for them anymore

[arista]

Yes it is sad some are closing
But great the New Canada Owner is keeping so many open.

https://news.sky.com/story/hmv-sold-to-canadas-sunrise-records-11628507

[Canadian entrepreneur Mr Putman, 34, bought the retail chain Sunrise Records in 2014.
He previously bought HMV's Canadian business in 2017,
expanding his small chain into a national operation with 80 outlets.
Mr Putman is also President of Everest Toys,
the largest toys and games distribution company in North America.]
Ref : BBC Data

[arista]

The Full list of stores that are to close soon , sadly


Ayr
Bath
Bluewater, Kent
Bristol, Cribbs Causeway
Chichester
Exeter, Princesshay
Fopp, Bristol
Fopp, Glasgow Byres
Fopp, Manchester
Fopp, Oxford
Glasgow, Braehead
Guernsey
Hereford
Trafford, Manchester
Merry Hill, Dudley
Oxford Street, central London
Queensgate, Peterborough
Plymouth, Drake Circus
Reading
Meadowhall, Sheffield
Southport
Thurrock
Tunbridge Wells
Uxbridge
Watford
Westfield Shepherds Bush
Wimbledon