HMV owner Doug Putman has pinpointed more live music as a core part of a strategy to pull more people into HMV's high street outlets.

Singer Liam Payne opens Europe's largest HMV store in Birmingham

The HMV store in Bath was one of 27 which closed last week after the firm was taken over. Three are now back in business

Bath HMV store re-opens following rent negotiations

It's one of 27 HMV stores closing after the sale of the business was announced today. 

It's reported the Sports Direct owner has handed an offer to administrators for the high street music chain, which has more than 100 stores.

The Sports Direct boss is said to have spoken with music and entertainment industry figures about a possible rescue deal.

Over ten stores in our region are at risk of closing after Christmas as HMV teeters on the brink of administration.


The entertainment retailer confirmed it has appointed administrators from KPMG following a weak Christmas period.

As BHS calls in administrators, this is what happened to five other retail giants that were forced to do the same in the past few years.

The twelve days of Christmas look to be a fraught period for HMV - it says this coming festive stretch is full of "material uncertainties." 