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HMV Canada Ltd. is a Canadian entertainment retailer, owned by Doug Putman under Toys "R" Us Canada. The company was originally a subsidiary of HMV in the United Kingdom until it was sold to Hilco Capital in 2011. HMV itself would later be bought by Hilco in 2013. HMV Canada's head office was located in Etobicoke.
Feb 1, 2024 · HMV, the entertainment brand that closed in 2017, is selling CDs, DVDs, vinyl and other collectibles in some Toys “R” Us locations in Ontario. The move is part of a strategy by Putman Investments, which owns both retailers, to appeal to pop culture and nostalgic consumers.
Sunrise Records is a leading Canadian retailer of music, film, games, and pop culture items. We offer a wide selection of new release and catalogue products in 82 locations.
Jan 31, 2024 · Doug Putnam, the owner of HMV in the UK and Ireland, has partnered with Toys “R” Us to offer music products in some of its Canadian stores. This is a new way of expanding the HMV brand in Canada, where it disappeared in 2017.
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Feb 5, 2019 · HMV, the UK's oldest music retailer, has been bought by Sunrise Records, a Canadian company that also operates in the UK. The deal will save 100 stores and 1,487 jobs, but close 27 stores including the flagship Oxford Street site.
Jan 27, 2017 · HMV Canada, the nation's biggest music retail chain, is shuttering 100-plus stores due to financial difficulties and cash flow problems. The company, owned by Hilco Global, has not paid its suppliers since November 2014 and owes $40 million.
Oct 10, 2019 · Doug Putman, the owner of Sunrise Records, has acquired the rights to relaunch HMV's online store and Fopp in the U.K. He plans to focus on vinyl, open new stores and compete with Amazon.
