HMV In Trouble!

Hope the Sligo branch isn't one of those stores getting the chop!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/8240532/HMV-to-close-60-stores-as-snow-hits-sales.html

magnumlady

Isn't that article about the UK stores?

Basq

magnumlady wrote: »

Isn't that article about the UK stores?

Not necessarily..

magnumlady

Oh no, I love HMV

Buford T Justice

Jaysis. Can we not get one decent high street music and dvd shop to stay for a while....

Mint Sauce

Fingers McGee wrote: »

Jaysis. Can we not get one decent high street music and dvd shop to stay for a while....

Third wave is still there, although not high street its relocating, down stairs I beleive, so could expect a larger selection from them.

Although personally, I would miss HMV if it went as well, could happily browse there for ages.

From further reading its more likely that they will axe stores in an area where there are a few closely located. 40 HMV stores and 20 Waterstones to go.

gflood

I loved Virgin at O'Connell bridge. What a waste of a building with a big pile of ****e there now. I loved going in every Saturday and picking up stuff. I wish HMV will locate there and create a huge store. Also have a huge vinyl section, second hand/trade ins, and memorabilia etc. With a bit of imagination they could differentiate themselves enough to gather a loyal customer base and fend off online sales.

UrbanSea

irish-stew wrote: »

Third wave is still there, although not high street its relocating, down stairs I beleive, so could expect a larger selection from them.

Although personally, I would miss HMV if it went as well, could happily browse there for ages.

Third wave is a great shop,and the owners are pure sound.

bobcar61

gflood wrote: »

I loved Virgin at O'Connell bridge. What a waste of a building with a big pile of ****e there now. I loved going in every Saturday and picking up stuff. I wish HMV will locate there and create a huge store. Also have a huge vinyl section, second hand/trade ins, and memorabilia etc. With a bit of imagination they could differentiate themselves enough to gather a loyal customer base and fend off online sales.

Virgin at O'Connell Bridge? How long ago was this? And what bridge is O'Connell Bridge?

cloneslad

bobcar61 wrote: »

Virgin at O'Connell Bridge? How long ago was this? And what bridge is O'Connell Bridge?

Dublin

Buford T Justice

greetings wrote: »

Third wave is a great shop,and the owners are pure sound.

I quite agree, however having the range and prices of HMV they do not unfortunately....

FarmerGreen

Seems like the artistes have realised the only way to make money is with live shows.
Who buys a CD now for a tenner when you can 'illegally' download it?
Ye olde music biz has changed.