Overview
- New outlets are planned for Queensgate in Peterborough, Merchants Quay in Cork, and The Hague, with the UK and Irish sites expected to open before the end of 2025.
- The Hague store will be HMV’s first location in the Netherlands, extending the brand’s presence on the continent.
- Cork will be the company’s third site in the Republic of Ireland, joining existing stores in Dublin and Limerick.
- The Peterborough opening marks a return to the city after a five-year absence, following prolonged efforts to secure a deal.
- HMV, rescued by Sunrise Records owner Doug Putman after its 2018 collapse, now operates about 120 UK stores and has pivoted to vinyl, pop-culture merchandise and live in-store events, with new growth prioritised outside a broader UK rollout.