Q&A Which HMV stores are closing? ● Over the years many of the world’s greatest artists have appeared in HMV stores to meet fans or perform. ● In its first few decades HMV traded principally from the Oxford Street store, but spread across London in the 1950s and 60s. In 2011, following a slump in book sales, HMV sold Waterstones to Russian billionaire Alexander Mamut for £53m. KPMG was appointed as administrator, with HMV attracting interest from both Canadian music store mogul Doug Putman and Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley.

Source: The Guardian February 05, 2019 07:32 UTC