HMV rescue strategy sees sales uplift in UK

Beleaguered music retail chain HMV today said its turnaround plan was making headway as it posted a 6% hike in sales and prepared to open the doors to its first “next generation” store.

HMV UK & Ireland saw like-for-like sales growth of 10% in the 18 weeks to September 1, while soaring demand for the final book in the Harry Potter series sent Waterstone’s like-for-like sales up 2.7%.