HMV saved by Canada's Sunrise Records HMV has been acquired out of administration by Canadian retailer Sunrise Records, safeguarding the future of nearly 1,500 staff in the UK. Business • 05 Feb 19
Thousands of jobs at risk as HMV calls in administrator Music retailer HMV said it was calling in the administrators, blaming a worsening market for CDs and DVDs, to become the latest victim of brutal … Business • 28 Dec 18
Varadkar promises prompt response for ex-HMV staff The Department of Social Protection will deal "promptly" with redundancy payments for former HMV staff, Minister Leo Varadkar has promised. News • 12 Sep 16
HMV staff left in lurch over redundancy payments HMV staff who lost their jobs when the retailer closed down say they have not received redundancy payments as the company has gone into liquidation. News • 12 Sep 16
HMV and Xtravision report sales of €95m for 2014 HMV and Xtravision, both now under the ownership of turnaround specialist Hilco, reported combined sales of just over €95m between them. Business • 16 Jan 15
HMV to create 25 jobs at Galway store HMV is to open a new store in Galway, creating 25 jobs. News • 01 Apr 14
HMV to create 35 jobs in Dublin HMV has announced that it will open a new store in Dublin creating 35 jobs. News • 07 Mar 14
Apple removes HMV music app from App Store HMV's new digital music app, which was released just last week, has been temporarily removed from the iOS App Store by Apple. Business • 22 Oct 13
HMV store reopens in Dublin city Music and film retailer HMV has reopened in Ireland for the first time in nine months. News • 06 Sep 13
Four HMV stores to re-open in Dublin and Limerick Four stores are to open under the HMV brand in Dublin and Limerick early next month. Business • 22 Aug 13
Xtra-vision sold to HMV owners Hilco Capital Movie rental chain Xtra-vision has been sold to Hilco Capital Ireland for an undisclosed sum. Business • 12 Jun 13
HMV's former Grafton St premises to rent for €1m The premises on Dublin’s Grafton St formerly occupied by HMV has been put on the rental market, with letting agents Savills quoting an annual rental … Business • 03 Apr 13
More HMV stores to close in the UK Another 464 jobs face the axe at music chain HMV in the UK after administrators announced the closure of a further 37 stores. Business • 20 Feb 13
Administrator to close 66 HMV shops in UK HMV's administrators are to close 66 shops at the music chain in the UK in a move set to cost nearly 1,000 jobs. Business • 07 Feb 13
HMV staff in UK tweet their sacking live Staff at HMV in the UK relayed their sacking live on social media, using the company’s official Twitter account. News • 31 Jan 13
Restructuring firm Hilco buys HMV debt Restructuring specialist Hilco has bought the debt of HMV, according to sources close to the situation, giving it a big influence in the fate of … Business • 22 Jan 13
HMV receivers say 'Tiny Dancer' funds will be paid The producers of a charity single have received assurances that €27,000 due to them from HMV will be paid. News • 22 Jan 13
HMV Ireland not accepting vouchers despite UK move HMV Ireland stores remain closed, and will not be accepting vouchers, despite a change in policy in the UK, where administrators have said shops will … News • 21 Jan 13
HMV's Irish shops still not accepting vouchers HMV Ireland is still not accepting gift vouchers in contrast with a change in policy in the UK where administrators said shops will accept them … Business • 21 Jan 13
UK retail sales disappoint in December British retail sales dashed hopes today of a Christmas boost for a struggling economy, falling on the month in December and growing the least on … Business • 18 Jan 13
Game Group interested in buying some HMV stores UK retailer Game has confirmed it is among 50 potential suitors circling collapsed music entertainment chain HMV. Business • 18 Jan 13
HMV Ireland goes into receivership, closes shops There are increased fears for the 300 jobs at HMV Ireland following the appointment of receivers to the company. News • 17 Jan 13
Deloitte appointed receiver to HMV Ireland David Carson of Deloitte has been appointed receiver of HMV Ireland. Business • 16 Jan 13
HMV boss ''confident'' firm will survive Up to 300 jobs are under threat at HMV stores in Ireland following the announcement that the company is poised to go into administration in … Business • 15 Jan 13
HMV jobs at risk as administrators called in Music, film and games retailer HMV has gone into administration with the likelihood that the 92-year-old business will close. News • 15 Jan 13
