HMV is back!!

splashthecash

http://t.co/eEtRSAOcei

Brilliant news...a welcome return to browsing at lunch time and I presume the ability to use my voucher from last Christmas!?

Hurray

wazky

Wasn't such fantastic news when I read the title as "HIV is back!!".

shopaholic01

Go mad and splash the cash so.

elfy4eva

YAY! Which stores?

Frosty McSnowballs

Anytime I see "HMV" I always think "Her Majesty's Vagina"

And I don't want a loyalty card for that.

splashthecash

3 in Dub and one in Limerick

trixy

Hope people start buying albums instead of games, this was the downfall of HMV, they forgot what they were there for . Downloads didn't help but true music lovers will ALWAYS buy albums etc.

Kylo Ren

Live in Dublin? Great, come on in!

Don't live in Dublin? Fuck you!

wil

Dublin Henry St, Liffey Valley and Dundrum
and Limerick

NuckingFacker

10c in the euro for the old suppliers, a c*ck up the bum for voucher holders and landlords and the same old crap for sale? I'd give them a year before they're gone again.

Guy:Incognito

How can you do both 6 and 8?

DEFTLEFTHAND

Anyone know which store it is in Limerick? The one in town or the Crescent?

Fox_In_Socks

Senor Fancy Pants wrote: »

Anytime I see "HMV" I always think "Her Majesty's Vagina"

And I don't want a loyalty card for that.

Well, she deserves one for pushing Prince Charles out.

Have you seen the ears on him?

wil

NuckingFacker wrote: »

10c in the euro for the old suppliers, a c*ck up the bum for voucher holders and landlords and the same old crap for sale? I'd give them a year before they're gone again.

My impression is that some of those landlords are a significant reason they and many other shops went bust in the first place.
Upward only and exhorbitant rents.
Landlords would prefer a place empty before dropping rents.

Hande hoche!

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

Anyone know which store it is in Limerick? The one in town or the Crescent?

Crescent

Links234

I miss HMV, I could actually get stuff I like there

probably one of the very last (if not the last) albums I bought there was The Gazette's Division, so I remember it quite fondly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvphbOzspZY

Was probably one of the last albums I've ever bought in Ireland, even places that'd stock more obscure stuff in Dublin wouldn't have the music I listen to.

Almost every other album I've got since, I ordered from HMV in Japan though

www.hmv.co.jp kicks ass

NuckingFacker

wil wrote: »

My impression is that some of those landlords are a significant reason they and many other shops went bust in the first place.
Upward only and exhorbitant rents.
Landlords would prefer a place empty before dropping rents.

No-one brings a gun to a rental agreement. No likey? No signee. Then if you do signee, no whingey. The old business plan had upwards only growth forecasts, how come it's all upwards for profits on the one side, and when it turns pearshaped, it's all downside for the suppliers? Phoenix springs to mind - rising from the ashes, the only question is who got burned? If I had bought a voucher, or supplied 100,000 cds I'd be p1ssed.

TeddyTedson

HMV need to be really be entrepreneurs now to stay alive. Perhaps going down the hooters root would be something that could work on this side of the pond.
Can you imagine popping into HMV and just browsing when a busty chick comes out of nowhere pressing up against you with the latest "Now" albums and whispers into your ear that she loves having sex while listening to track 8.
Or for the ladies they could have some Abercrombi and Fitch model lookalike press their groin into their rear end and hand them a One Direction CD.
Sex sells.

wil

NuckingFacker wrote: »

No-one brings a gun to a rental agreement. No likey? No signee. Then if you do signee, no whingey. The old business plan had upwards only growth forecasts, how come it's all upwards for profits on the one side, and when it turns pearshaped, it's all downside for the suppliers? Phoenix springs to mind - rising from the ashes, the only question is who got burned? If I had bought a voucher, or supplied 100,000 cds I'd be p1ssed.

I think the gun may invalidate the contract.
Suppliers fine, but if your voucher is is turned down, talk to the landlord, they are taking the cash even if the retail has dropped. Business plans for landlords too.

Now Teddys upward only ventures, there's a plan;)

splashthecash

NuckingFacker wrote: »

10c in the euro for the old suppliers, a c*ck up the bum for voucher holders and landlords and the same old crap for sale? I'd give them a year before they're gone again.

What's this now you say NuckingFacker? So unless my 12 years learning Maths in primary and secondary didn't teach me anything (and it didn't)...a €40 voucher I process is only going to get me €36 worth of HMV-delightfulness?

kjl

trixy wrote: »

Hope people start buying albums instead of games, this was the downfall of HMV, they forgot what they were there for . Downloads didn't help but true music lovers will ALWAYS buy albums etc.

And then sit around in a circle and jerk each other off

EyeSight

are they selling games again? With the extortionate prices GTA is being touted at, i hope so. *i don't wanna hear the bleeding hearts telling me they need to sell GTA at such a price*

Elbaston

How can the place even survive with youtube and xbox live and xtravision around.


They better get selling something else different than before.

FameHungry

So relieved one will reopen in Limerick.

NuckingFacker

FameHungry wrote: »

So relieved one will reopen in Limerick.

Been sitting in silence for a while, eh?

Mickey H

TeddyTedson wrote: »

HMV need to be really be entrepreneurs now to stay alive. Perhaps going down the hooters root would be something that could work on this side of the pond.
Can you imagine popping into HMV and just browsing when a busty chick comes out of nowhere pressing up against you with the latest "Now" albums and whispers into your ear that she loves having sex while listening to track 8.
Or for the ladies they could have some Abercrombi and Fitch model lookalike press their groin into their rear end and hand them a One Direction CD.
Sex sells.

Teddy -
That idea is both disturbing and workable. Bring it on.

ciaramc

Wonder will we still be able to use unused hmv vouchers?

Luap

A guy asked me today, "are you sure HMV is back?"

I replied, "I'm not sure, I'm HMV positive!"

Underground

Anyone know what's happening with the grafton street store? That link said that its already been leased to someone else.

Nailz

Feck sake, Dublin and Limerick? They could at least reopen the Galway one, maybe even Dundalk.

SilverScreen

trixy wrote: »

Hope people start buying albums instead of games, this was the downfall of HMV, they forgot what they were there for. Downloads didn't help but true music lovers will ALWAYS buy albums etc.

Having albums in physical form does not necessarily mean that you are a truer lover of the music itself over those who don't. It's just an old fashioned way of looking at it. The same way you can be a huge fan of a tv show but not own the boxset.

It's good to see HMV reopening but I hope they've learned from their mistakes. Hopefully no more overcharging for albums and a bigger selection of vinyl.

sadie06

I also read this as 'HIV is Back'. I am, however, a confirmed 'glass half empty' person.

The Cush

ciaramc wrote: »

Wonder will we still be able to use unused hmv vouchers?

It appears you will - New HMV owners to honour old vouchers

EB_2013

The Cush wrote: »

It appears you will - New HMV owners to honour old vouchers

Can't see many people still having them since January. I binned mine a few months ago, never thought they'd be back.

They'll probably do well initially and then with the run up to Christmas but after that I can see them struggling again if they don't learn from past mistakes.

kfk

The Cush wrote: »

It appears you will - New HMV owners to honour old vouchers

Those vouchers were being auctioned on ebay for very little. Someone is going to make millions from this!

3DataModem

kfk wrote: »

Those vouchers were being auctioned on ebay for very little. Someone is going to make millions from this!

Most of the online auctioned vouchers were purchased in advance by the new owners, to reduce their liability.

Banjoxed

SilverScreen wrote: »

Having albums in physical form does not necessarily mean that you are a truer lover of the music itself over those who don't. It's just an old fashioned way of looking at it. The same way you can be a huge fan of a tv show but not own the boxset.

It's good to see HMV reopening but I hope they've learned from their mistakes. Hopefully no more overcharging for albums and a bigger selection of vinyl.

Much of what is sold in digital format is compressed to hell and is unlistenable compared to even a CD. Unless of course someone wants to listen to X factor artistes or chipmunk techno on their phone

Corholio

TeddyTedson wrote: »

HMV need to be really be entrepreneurs now to stay alive. Perhaps going down the hooters root would be something that could work on this side of the pond.
Can you imagine popping into HMV and just browsing when a busty chick comes out of nowhere pressing up against you with the latest "Now" albums and whispers into your ear that she loves having sex while listening to track 8.
Or for the ladies they could have some Abercrombi and Fitch model lookalike press their groin into their rear end and hand them a One Direction CD.
Sex sells.

I don't think it was hooters you were in before, think it might have been quite a different type of place altogether :P

3DataModem

Banjoxed wrote: »

Much of what is sold in digital format is compressed to hell and is unlistenable compared to even a CD. Unless of course someone wants to listen to X factor artistes or chipmunk techno on their phone

CD is a digital format.

DEFTLEFTHAND

We tend to forget that many of the over 50s still exclusively deal in physical copies. My Father was up in Tower Records recently buying all around him.

There's still a market there for physical copies, I myself like to buy them I love the album artwork and liner notes. I like keeping a real collection. Obviously they'll have to move with the times but I like that they're still around as an outlet for the purists.

road_high

Old Hmv in kilkenny won't be reopening anyhow. Being converted into a jack jones store

Toby Take a Bow

Keno 92 wrote: »

Live in Dublin? Great, come on in!

Don't live in Dublin? Fuck you!

Limerick's not in Dublin, right?

SilverScreen

Banjoxed wrote: »

Much of what is sold in digital format is compressed to hell and is unlistenable compared to even a CD. Unless of course someone wants to listen to X factor artistes or chipmunk techno on their phone

I have no problem finding mp3s in 256 or 320 kbps which is listenable enough for me not to detract from the music itself, or even FLAC when possible. Stuff ripped at 195 kbps or lower is what I try to avoid. I also take full advantage of Spotify which is like a godsend to me. I have a large collection of CDs, vinyl and cassettes as well and each has it's own strengths and weaknesses. But mp3 are just handy for me these days because I travel a lot.

The original point I was making was that materialism should not be a measure of how much you like something. Of course people will say "buy the CDs and support the artists", but really you're better off supporting them by saving your money for a gig ticket or even donating money directly to them if possible.

3DataModem

The idea of physical media for music is very quaint, but ultimately doomed. The amount of plastic and paper in a CD is ridiculously inefficient for such a teeny tiny amount of date (700mb). The idea of a "broswing a record shop" is like a horse and carriage - a nostalgic novelty.

SilverScreen

3DataModem wrote: »

The idea of physical media for music is very quaint, but ultimately doomed. The amount of plastic and paper in a CD is ridiculously inefficient for such a teeny tiny amount of date (700mb). The idea of a "broswing a record shop" is like a horse and carriage - a nostalgic novelty.

I still love browsing record stores for many reasons, such as the hope of finding a record you really want by chance at a good price, the atmosphere of the place (something perhaps HMV could work on) the people you meet in there etc. However I wouldn't be sad if CDs disappeared from stores completely as long as the price of vinyl stays low.

Banjoxed

3DataModem wrote: »

The idea of physical media for music is very quaint, but ultimately doomed. The amount of plastic and paper in a CD is ridiculously inefficient for such a teeny tiny amount of date (700mb). The idea of a "broswing a record shop" is like a horse and carriage - a nostalgic novelty.

I suppose physical copies would be quaint if you listen to Simon Cowell's finest. I'll keep my vinyl thanks all the same.

Duckworth_Luas

Underground wrote: »

Anyone know what's happening with the grafton street store? That link said that its already been leased to someone else.

It's a 10 sec walk to the nearest Londis shop so I'd say either a Spar or a Centra.

CruelCoin

NuckingFacker wrote: »

10c in the euro for the old suppliers, a c*ck up the bum for voucher holders and landlords and the same old crap for sale? I'd give them a year before they're gone again.

Not that the market is all that huge. Any suppliers who got burnt as going to want guarantees, really strict contracts etc.

I give it 6-8 months.

allibastor

Hande hoche! wrote: »

Crescent

Crap, the one is town was much better, Cruises street looks lost without it.

Beefy78

CruelCoin wrote: »

Not that the market is all that huge. Any suppliers who got burnt as going to want guarantees, really strict contracts etc.

I give it 6-8 months.

Did suppliers get burnt? I thought the stories at the time were that most of the stock got shipped back to the suppliers or moved over to the UK were most of the stores were still open.

Could well be pulling that out of my arse, tbh.

The new owners have killed off the unprofitable stores which were dragging the Group down and so long as they focus on what makes money I'd say that there should be an HMV around for a little while. Maybe not long term but there's still room in the High Street for a record/BluRay/games store, IMO.

Delirium

HMV to share premises with some Xtravision outlets

Larry Howard, CEO of Hilco Capital Ireland said: “We have now reached agreement with a number of landlords and will therefore be dual branding some of our stores with Xtra-vision and HMV. Negotiations with other landlords are on-going and we hope to make further announcements in the coming weeks if negotiations come to a satisfactory conclusion. The stores that are to be dual branded are: Artane Castle Dublin, Ashleaf SC Dublin, Athlone, Ballina, Blackpool, Douglas, Carlow, Drogheda, Dundalk, Ennis, Galway, Navan, Nenagh, Thurles SC, Tullamore, Sligo and Omagh in Northern Ireland.”