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HMV will open three new stores in Peterborough, Cork, and The Hague, expanding its European presence after financial recovery, with around 120 UK stores currently operating.
- In the coming months HMV will open three new stores in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Cork, Republic of Ireland, and The Hague, Netherlands before the end of the year.
- HMV previously entered administration in December 2018 due to streaming trends, but Canadian buyer Sunrise Records and entrepreneur Doug Putman preserved around 100 stores.
- The new stores will occupy known shopping centres, with Peterborough's site at Queensgate Shopping Centre and Cork's outlet at Merchants Quay Shopping Centre; HMV currently operates around 120 stores in the UK and one in Belgium.
- Phil Halliday said the expansion follows years of negotiation and strong public demand, with the company prioritising stores in Ireland and mainland Europe where it makes business sense.
- Recent flagship and regional openings point to a renewed high-street comeback as HMV repositioned toward vinyl, pop-culture merchandise, and live performances, following closures and past administrations.
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HMV to open three new stores as part of UK and European expansion
HMV has announced plans to open three new stores in Peterborough, Cork and The Hague as part of its ongoing expansion across the UK and Europe. The new locations represent a further step in its investment in high-street retail following a period of growth and refurbishment across its existing estate. HMV currently operates more than 100 stores, many of which have been refitted under the ‘hmv Shop’ concept. A new store will open later this year …
HMV pushes ahead with expansion with UK and Europe stores
HMV is set to launch three more stores across the UK and Europe as it continues with its expansion. The new shops will be in Peterborough, England, Cork, Ireland, and The Hague, the Netherlands, Retail Week reported. The entertainment retailer’s Peterborough shop is set to launch in Queensgate Shopping Centre later in the year. The Cork store will open in Merchants Quay Shopping Centre, forming HMV’s third Irish shop, with the intention of “stre…
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