| sjr4x4 : Administrator 14th January 2013 9:35 PM |
What a crying shame, 12 months after this thread was started, it looks like it's all over for HMV.
“Around 4,500 jobs are at risk at the 90-year-old retailer after its board called in Deloitte as administrators following poor results over the crucial Christmas trading period
| hdm : Forum Member 15th January 2013 7:57 AM |
“What a crying shame, 12 months after this thread was started, it looks like it's all over for HMV.”
Use it or lose it - but it seems it is too late! Yet, another hole in the high street. Although I buy most CDs online, I also like to visit and buy from HMV.
Again, very sad. The first store opened in Oxford Street, and this link contains some very nostalgic images
HMV on Oxford Street
I did hear that independent specialist records shops are opening in the US, that appeal to a niche market. Also, Bob Dylan has released just 100 copies of his new album, which have been hidden in specialist collectors' record shops. This is a great ploy to attract people back into these shops.
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| alicemenezes : Growing Business 15th January 2013 9:34 AM |
“but the new strategy of turning the brand into a technology retailer and not a film and music one appears to be working.”
Switching from film and music to "technology"..!! Why..?? What's the connection but..??
alicemenezes
| Dreamraven : Forum Moderator 15th January 2013 11:10 AM |
“Switching from film and music to "technology"..!! Why..?? What's the connection but..??”
perhaps that most stores are losing out because people are buying online instead of actually going to a brick and mortar store to buy music or movies?
Thanks,
Dreamraven
| Barney : Forum Member 21st January 2013 11:41 PM |
Seems HMV may have be thrown another lifeline, administrators are also allowing those who have gift vouchers to start using them again from tomorrow...
Thanks,
Barney
| sjr4x4 : Administrator 22nd January 2013 12:18 PM |
“Seems HMV may have be thrown another lifeline, administrators are also allowing those who have gift vouchers to start using them again from tomorrow...”
”Looks like a bigger lifeline has been thrown!
“Retail restructuring group Hilco UK has acquired the debt of HMV, effectively giving it control of the administrator-managed entertainment chain.
HMV: Hilco Throws Lifeline To Retail Chain”
HMV: Hilco Throws Lifeline To Retail Chain”
| Melanie : Growing Business 23rd January 2013 11:32 AM |
I'm glad HMV have been given a lifeline - I do buy music, DVDs etc online but I really enjoy going for a browse in HMV. Maybe that is the problem? Does everybody just browse HMV but not buy?
Melanie
| hdm : Forum Member 23rd January 2013 11:39 AM |
Hello Melanie
I bought 2 CDs last month, and the other half bought 15 SACDs last week, from HMV. I feel we are doing our bit
I bought 2 CDs last month, and the other half bought 15 SACDs last week, from HMV. I feel we are doing our bit
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| neil@camisonline : Growing Business 24th January 2013 7:05 PM |
Although I get most of my stuff online, nothing beats going into a store like HMV and picking up a DVD box and reading what's on the back.
neil@camisonline
| shaneparkins : On the up 29th January 2013 10:19 AM |
I can't remember a time when I actually bought a CD never mind bought from HMV. I download everything nowadays and I think this is going to be the way forward. It's also cheaper as there are no overheads of printing etc... Blackbusters are the same
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