HMV staff stage sit-ins as 16 stores close and 300 jobs lost

Staff in two Limerick branches of HMV began sit-ins last night, demanding written assurances that they will receive all their entitlements.

The outlets at the Crescent Shopping Centre and in Cruise’s St, which between them employ 26 staff, were two of 16 HMV stores closed suddenly yesterday as the Irish arm of the retailer went into receivership.

The staff in the two Limerick shops said they wanted the receivers Deloitte to provide assurances they will receive all their entitlements.