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HMV puts UK expansion on hold

The entertainment retailer has said instead of its 10-store UK expansion plan, it will open new stores in Ireland and Belgium due to rising wage costs set to take effect in the UK next month. This follows a 6.5% rise in sales in the year to 30 May 2024.

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