HMV to shut 37 more UK stores

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1,400 jobs to be axed in the next four to six weeks

Administrators have confirmed plans to close another 37 HMV UK stores.

Joint administrator Nick Edwards said: "This step has been taken in order to enhance the prospects of the restructured business continuing as a going concern.

“We are extremely grateful to the staff for their continued strong support and commitment during an understandably difficult period. All other key stakeholders including suppliers and landlords remain supportive and we appreciate their ongoing assistance.”

The 37 HMV UK stores today identified for closure are: Ashford, Basildon, Bolton, Cheltenham, East Kilbride, Enfield, Folkestone, Glasgow Argyle, Gloucester, Grimsby, Hatfield Galleria, Heathrow T5 Departure Level, Heathrow Terminal 1, Heathrow Terminal 3, Heathrow Terminal 4, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Isle of Wight, Lancaster, Leadenhall, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Newbury, Newcastle Silverlink, Newport, Nuneaton, Redditch, Salisbury, Scarborough, Southport, Stafford, Staines, Stockport, Swindon, Taunton, Torquay, Woking.

It was confirmed earlier this month that all of HMV's Irish stores are to be permanently closed, leading to 300 job losses.

The UK entertainment retail group went into administration in mid-January after 91 years in business.