HMV bought by Sunrise Records
HMV has been bought by Canadian record store chain Sunrise Records, the deal will save 100 stores and 1,487 jobs, while 27 stores are expected to shutter resulting in 455 ...
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Canadian record shop owner ‘enters race’ for HMV
Doug Putman, the owner of Canadian record store chain, Sunrise Records, is said to be interested in purchasing HMV. The retail boss would rival Sports Direct owner, Mike Ashley, who ...
Mike Ashley among bidders eyeing HMV
According to reports, Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is among bidders seeking to purchase HMV, which recently announced its second administration in six years. The music and film retailer officially ...
HMV ‘denied’ £3.35m tax lifeline before administration
Beleaguered music and film retailer, HMV, who officially fell into administration during the festive period, was denied a £3.35m government tax cut before it entered administration new figures have revealed. ...
HMV’s Hong Kong operations enter liquidation following 41% revenue fall
HMV is to wind up its Hong Kong stores after entering liquidation today (18 December), the company blamed a 41% revenue fall on the previous year along with the “global ...
HMV tops Amazon on physical music sales
HMV has overtaken Amazon for physical music sales, the entertainment retailer increased its market share to 28% during the 12 weeks to 23 September. According to research published by Kantar ...
The Cotswold Company appoints former HMV CEO as chairman
True, European retail and consumer sector specialist investor, has appointed Ian Topping as chairman of online furniture retailer, The Cotswold Company. Topping will work alongside the management team in driving ...
Game and HMV report ‘impressive’ sales growth
Entertainment retailers HMV and Game have reported an increase in shares of physical entertainment sales for the 3 months to 1 July, despite the overall market declining by 11%. The ...
HMV CEO resigns after five years at the helm
HMV chief executive, Ian Topping, has resigned in order to “take on a variety of part time challenges”. After leading the entertainment giant for the last five years, he will ...
HMV owner eyes the purchase of Toys R Us
The downfall of Toys R Us could be delayed as HMV owner Hilco Capital sets its sights on the toy retailer. Hilco Capital purchased HMV five years ago and saved ...
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