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Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 HMV to close Oxford Street store after three years

HMV says it is looking for a new site in London's West End, but its current site is "unviable".
HMV plans to close its flagship Oxford Street store by March 2027 due to a proposed rent increase and renovation costs, affecting over 50 staff. The company will maintain a "significant presence" in London's West End with a new site. HMV had reopened its historic Oxford Street store in November 2023 after a four-year absence following a deal with landlords.