HMV was acquired in February 2019 by Sunrise Records owner Doug Putman, who recognises that while the sales of physical media were down nearly 13% in the past year, HMV are “ahead of the market”.
He continues, “I believe we can grow the chain. A lot of high streets are challenged and struggling. The UK has got an amazing high street and we want to support that. There is something really special about it and when it’s gone, it’s gone.”
The HMV Vault was opened officially by a lunchtime performance from One Direction’s Liam Payne.
Take a look at the new, enormostore below.