HMV

HMV is an iconic British entertainment retailer of physical media, including CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, vinyl, books, toys and other pop-culture merchandise. It was rescued from administration in 2019 by Canadian tycoon Doug Putman, who owns record store chain Sunrise Records and HMV Canada. Its famous Oxford Street store reopened in 2023. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about HMV and specialist retailers.

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News
Miniso secures lease for HMV’s Oxford Street flagship
2026-10-19T06:32:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso has secured the lease for HMV’s Oxford Street flagship after the entertainment retailer revealed plans to shut up shop last week.
News
HMV to close Oxford Street flagship due to proposed rent hikes
2026-10-12T10:45:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
HMV will leave its flagship store at 363 Oxford Street after landlords have proposed doubling rent on the property.
Interview
Shop-in-shops and Grogu cafés: Disney’s next moves in retail theatre
2026-10-07T11:46:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Disney Consumer Products director of UK&I retail and EMEA ecommerce Ollie Pryor speaks to Retail Week about in-store theatre, Christmas activations, and how their approach with retailers has refined over the years.

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Analysis

How Zalando’s tech spin-offs are powering the wider retail sector

2026-09-28T05:00:00+01:00By George Arnett

The European fashion powerhouse has helped Next grow its international sales by double digits. Its increasing portfolio of spin-off firms is helping other retailers with less tech expertise navigate logistics and AI.

Interview

Q&A: HMV MD Phil Halliday on European ambitions and further UK plans

2026-02-24T14:24:00+00:00By Megan Robinson

HMV has had one hell of a comeback story, evident through the reopening of its Oxford Street store in 2023, which was met with huge excitement from press, pop culture fans, and shoppers.

HMV ‘looking at further territories’ in both the UK and Europe for new stores
2026-02-24T12:46:00+00:00By Megan Robinson
HMV extends ‘reach across Europe’ with new store
2026-02-09T15:08:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev
HMV to open first store in Amsterdam
2025-12-22T11:46:00+00:00By Megan Robinson
HMV continues expansion with more stores in UK and Europe
2025-10-29T11:33:00+00:00By Megan Robinson

HMV owner and WHSmith buyer eye up Claire’s deal
2025-09-08T06:29:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Mad for it: How Oasis’ reunion has delivered a £1bn boost for the high street
2025-08-13T15:19:00+01:00By Blaise Cloran
HMV has promoted two people in newly created roles
2025-02-03T12:31:00+00:00By Megan Robinson
HMV owner eyes 500 WHSmith stores, reports say
2025-01-28T07:20:00+00:00By George Arnett

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