UK: HMV store revamp gathers pace

Music and games retailer HMV today pledged to increase the roll-out of its “next generation” stores as the turnaround of the group gathers momentum.

HMV said five trial stores featuring a “social hub”, entertainment websites and games zones had outperformed the rest of the chain and plans to convert up to 15 more this year. All new stores will open in the new format.