Rents and web blamed for HMV crash
High rents as well as online competition have been blamed for the collapse of HMV in Ireland.
Last ditch attempts to rescue the music and entertainment retailer failed after administrators could not find a buyer.
Try from €1.50 / week
SUBSCRIBEHigh rents as well as online competition have been blamed for the collapse of HMV in Ireland.
Last ditch attempts to rescue the music and entertainment retailer failed after administrators could not find a buyer.
Already a subscriber? Sign in
You have reached your article limit.
Annual €130 €80
Best value
Monthly €12€6 / month
Introductory offers for new customers. Annual billed once for first year. Renews at €130. Monthly initial discount (first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12 a month. Ts&Cs apply.
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
Be the first to know the latest news and updates
Newsletter
Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.
Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 7:00 AM
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 10:00 PM
© Examiner Echo Group Limited