HMV AND Debenhams have both confirmed that they will close stores, marking a challenging start to the year for
Music chain HMV said over the weekend that it would shut three stores at the end of January, with new tenants set to take up the leases immediately. The three stores set to close are in Bury
A further 10 are at risk of closure as the firm comes under pressure to secure new deals with landlords. In a statement the retailer said "extortionate" business rates meant that some stores were no longer commercially viable.
The department store entered administration in
"Despite a challenging retail environment... we are progressing with our turnaround."
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