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Norwich shoplifter ordered to repay HMV hundreds of pounds: Paul Carruthers had sold DVDs stolen from Chantry Place store just three minute walk away for just a ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24247335.norwich-shoplifter-ordered-repay-hmv-hundreds-pounds/
HMV flagship store hosting Taylor Swift party to celebrate new album: The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, is out on April 19 ...
mylondon.news/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/hmv-taylor-swift-listening-party-29019257
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
My London: Amy Winehouse | London Evening Standard: As the new Amy Winehouse biopic hits cinemas this week, we revisit the singer’s My London — first published ...
standard.co.uk/culture/amy-winehouse-my-london-back-to-black-camden-guide-7296562.html
Colchester: Grace Marie band to headline Colchester's HMV: An NEW Colchester band is set to play at a popular city centre record store next week.
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24254506.colchester-grace-marie-band-headline-colchesters-hmv/
Hastings town centre shop re-opens after being closed for two months: HMV at Priory Meadow re-opened its doors again on Thursday following a major re-fit.
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/hastings-town-centre-shop-re-opens-after-being-closed-for-two-months-4547980
HMV music shop is coming to Brussels: British retailer HMV is opening a new music shop in Brussels on 12 April in the City2 shopping centre on Rue Neuve ...
thebulletin.be/hmv-music-shop-coming-brussels
DVD thief banned from entering Chantry Place in Norwich: The Norwich man walked out of HMV with DVDs worth more than £500 but then tried to sell them to a second ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24209218.dvd-thief-banned-entering-chantry-place-norwich/
The Libertines to perform 'intimate' gig in Coventry: Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, John Hassall and Gary Powell will be hitting the stage in April
coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/libertines-perform-intimate-gig-coventry-28722136
Colchester shoplifter Connor Petts banned from every HMV and TK Maxx: Connor Petts, 27, of Mill Road, Colchester, was banned from every HMV, TK Maxx ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24140322.colchester-shoplifter-connor-petts-banned-every-hmv-tk-maxx/
Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall performs her single Black Horse and the Cherry Tree at an HMV instore show in London on this day in 2005 ... Show more
Oxford Street gets a makeover as American candy shops weeded out: Shops like Pandora, Doc Martens and even a modern art museum have opened up as the council ...
mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/inside-oxford-streets-makeover-hmv-28315895
A century after debut, UK music store HMV makes Oxford Street return: British music store HMV on Black Friday returned to its former flagship store on London's ...
reuters.com/lifestyle/century-after-debut-uk-music-store-hmv-makes-oxford-street-return-2023-11-24/
HMV makes historic return to Oxford Street four years after closing: HMV has officially reopened their flagship record store after a four year hiatus ...
metro.co.uk/2023/11/24/hmv-makes-historic-return-oxford-street-four-years-closing-19875946/
HMV's flagship store on Oxford Street in London has reopened 🥳Scott Parker, 32, had queued up more than an hour before the store was due to be opened ... Show more
Wilko rescue failed because ‘everyone got a little bit greedy’, says HMV owner: Retailer’s suppliers did not think of 12,000-plus jobs that could have been saved ...
theguardian.com/business/2023/nov/28/wilko-rescue-hmv-owner-doug-putman-jobs
Oxford Street isn’t really for shopping anymore, although no-one really knows precisely what it is for. I still end up walking along it most days ... Show more standard.co.uk/comment/dylan-jones-oxford-street-change-die-b1110796.html
Wilko: All 400 stores to close by early October: The Wilko name will disappear from UK High Streets as a rescue deal for the chain falls through.
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Wilko to shut final shops on Sunday after dramatic collapse: It will bring to a close one of the largest high street failures in recent years ...
standard.co.uk/news/uk/wilko-shop-close-list-when-does-wilko-close-october-2023-london-b1111995.html
Quick Glance: Wilko Closing Forever - Plymouth Woman Wants to Move
- Wilko is set to shut its doors on Sunday, October 8, along with the other remaining 39 stores.
- Administrators at PwC were forced to sell off Wilko's assets after failing to secure a rescue deal for the whole business.
- PwC also struck a deal for B&M to buy 51 other Wilko stores, while The Range agreed to buy Wilko's brand for around £5 million.
- A Plymouth resident expresses disgust over the closure.
Dylan Jones: Oxford Street must change or die, because right now it’s dying: Oxford Street was built for lunchtime. At least it was for me. When I worked in the ...
standard.co.uk/comment/dylan-jones-oxford-street-change-die-b1110796.html
HMV owner Putman edges closer to rescue deal for bulk of Wilko: The retailer's administrators have begun consulting creditors on the terms of a deal that would ...
news.sky.com/story/hmv-owner-putman-edges-closer-to-rescue-deal-for-bulk-of-wilko-12951512
Quick Glance: HMV Owner Putman Nears Rescue Deal for Majority of Wilko
- HMV owner to rescue majority of Wilko's operations, saving over 8,000 jobs.
- Wilko's administrators consulting major creditors on terms of agreement with Doug Putman.
- Putman intends to acquire over 300 of Wilko's 400 stores, potentially saving 8,000 to 9,000 jobs.
- Deal with Putman could be announced soon, with some remaining uncertainty.
B&M swoops on 50 Wilko stores as Putman rescue deal falters: B&M European Value Retail is close to striking a deal to acquire scores of stores from ...
news.sky.com/story/b-m-swoops-on-50-wilko-stores-as-putman-rescue-deal-falters-12955301
Quick Glance: Wilko stores in Gwent to remain open
- All Wilko stores in Gwent will remain open for now.
- Six stores in Gwent are unaffected by the closures.
- Two stores in Cardiff will be closed, but jobs and stores in Gwent are safe for now.
- Here is a list of stores in Gwent that are unaffected by the closures and will remain open as normal until further notice.
B&M to buy up to 51 Wilko stores from administrators: It is not yet confirmed which stores are set to be taken over by B&M, but there are seven Wilko stores in ...
cheshire-live.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/bm-buy-up-51-wilko-27657906
Quick Glance: B&M acquires 51 stores from rival Wilko
- B&M will acquire up to 51 of Wilko's 400 stores in a £13m deal.
- Wilko's stores remain open for now as it seeks a buyer for a larger portion of its assets, putting over 12,500 jobs at risk due to the collapse.
- B&M has not confirmed which Wilko shops it has purchased or the number of jobs that could be saved as a result of the deal.
- This may also create local jobs for Wilko colleagues in the newly acquired stores.
HMV owner seeks £50m backing for Wilko rescue bid: The Range, a value retail chain, is in pole position to acquire Wilko's online operations if a deal with Doug ...
news.sky.com/story/hmv-owner-seeks-50m-backing-for-wilko-rescue-bid-12948513
Quick Glance: HMV owner seeks £50m for Wilko rescue
- Doug Putman has contacted firms like Gordon Brothers and Hilco to assist in financing an offer for Wilko stores.
- A rescue of Wilko by Mr Putman appears 'unlikely', but discussions with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the chain's administrators, are ongoing.
- Wilko will be divided, with 150 stores sold to Poundland and B&M European Value Retail.
- The majority of the remaining business - 400 stores and 12,500 employees - will be liquidated, resulting in many thousands of redundancies.
Wilko: HMV tycoon Doug Putman abandons plan to buy stores: Fears have grown of thousands of further job losses at Wilko after a rescue deal to save as many as ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/wilko-hmv-doug-putman-abandons-plan-to-buy-stores-xx8zm3l50
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Oxford Street is on the cusp of a victory against the candy shops plaguing the capital
cityam.com/oxford-street-is-on-the-cusp-of-a-victory-against-the-candy-shops-plaguing-the-capital/
Man who saved HMV has put in a bid for Wilko: Doug Putman is understood to have been holding talks with the stricken retail chain and administrators from PwC ...
metro.co.uk/2023/08/25/man-who-saved-hmv-has-put-in-a-bid-for-wilko-19394740/
Quick Glance: HMV Owner Makes Bid for Wilko and Jobs
- Doug Putman is in discussions with Wilko and PwC.
- His proposal aims to preserve around half of the stores and 3,000 to 4,000 jobs.
- Putman is rumored to have offered several million pounds as well.
- GMB, the union representing Wilko employees, anticipates significant job losses.
Scary Stranger Things mural and views over UTG all part of Aberdeen HMV's 'Doctor Who regeneration'
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6204094/aberdeen-hmv-reopens/
Second last-minute bid launched to save Wilko, reports say: Rescue bid could keep entire Wilko chain trading after it collapsing into administration
standard.co.uk/business/business-news/second-lastminute-bid-launched-to-save-wilko-reports-say-b1103234.html
The Wilko shops in Essex at risk of closure again as rescue deal 'collapses': The billionaire owner of HMV had been trying to keep 300 stores open - but it is ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/wilko-rescue-deal-hmv-owner-8741759
Binge snatcher: Woman stole £600 of movies and TV shows from HMV: A woman has been ordered to carry out unpaid work after stealing almost £600 worth of DVDs from ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6011551/binge-snatcher-woman-stole-600-of-movies-and-tv-shows-from-aberdeen-hmv/
HMV Aberdeen to shut 'temporarily' for refit: HMV in Aberdeen will close its doors temporarily for a "short refit" later in the month ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6038524/hmv-aberdeen-refit/
10 changes to Bullring you may have missed - from store closures to new shops: There's a lot changing in the city's shopping centre - here's what ...
birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/10-changes-bullring-you-missed-27254238
HMV to return to flagship Oxford Street store after four-year absence: First HMV shop was opened in 1921 by British composer Sir Edward Elgar and closed in 2019
theguardian.com/business/2023/apr/28/hmv-return-oxford-street-flagship-store-four-year-absence
HMV is coming back to Oxford Street – music fans should rejoice: When I think about HMV, I remember the “two for £10” CD offer that I’d often share with my Dad ...
newstatesman.com/quickfire/2023/05/hmv-is-coming-back-oxford-street-music-fans-rejoice-platforms
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Lewis Capaldi announces further intimate gigs in two city locations: The Scot’s second album, Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent, is scheduled for release on ...
news.stv.tv/entertainment/lewis-capaldi-announces-further-intimate-gigs-in-two-city-locations-including-glasgow-hmv-store
HMV to return to Surrey town and fans can get a free goodie bag: HMV will open its doors in Victoria Place Shopping Centre on March 31
getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/hmv-return-woking-after-10-26519870
Subway sandwich chain suitors now include Advent International: Buyout firm Advent International is among a list of firms that remain in contention to buy ...
torontosun.com/business/money-news/subway-sandwich-chain-suitors-now-include-advent-international
This 1981 HMV Freeway for Sale Is a Three-Wheeled Relic of the Oil Crisis: This 700 lb early-‘80s tricycle oddity is largely based on a snowmobile and is ...
thedrive.com/news/this-1981-hmv-freeway-for-sale-is-a-three-wheeled-relic-of-the-oil-crisis
Unsigned singer phoned HMVs across the country to set up UK-wide tour: The tour will kick off at the Glasgow HMV on March 11, and run through to June 24 ...
news.stv.tv/entertainment/east-kilbride-independent-singer-emilie-leslie-phoned-hmvs-across-the-uk-to-arrange-country-wide-tour
Vinyl record sales boost HMV to highest profits since it fell into administration
inews.co.uk/news/business/vinyl-record-sales-boost-hmv-highest-profits-since-administration-2085491
HMV is the underrated pop culture treasure trove I hope never goes away: DVDs and physical music may be losing their place in society, but I hope this fantastic ...
kentlive.news/whats-on/shopping/hmv-canterbury-underrated-pop-culture-7835642
Eurovision star Sam Ryder to play at HMV Colchester: Fans will have the chance to watch Sam Ryder in Colchester
gazette-news.co.uk/news/23141555.eurovision-star-sam-ryder-play-hmv-colchester/
Fraudster jailed after failing to use fake £20 notes at Bullring and spitting: Bernard Casey from Kingstanding tried to use the dodgy cash in HMV
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/fraudster-jailed-after-failing-use-25162855
HMV launches vinyl record label with first signing in over 20 years: Album by Newcastle singer-songwriter India Arkin will be released by 1921 Records in October
theguardian.com/business/2022/sep/22/hmv-vinyl-label-1921-records-india-arkin
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