New-look hmv store opens in Swansea after refurbishment

The new-look store has been rebranded with hmv’s new logo and will adopt the new ‘hmv shop’ concept, offering fans of pop culture even more merchandise, vinyl, film, TV, and music technology.

Customers will be able to browse 5,000 different vinyl albums and 8,000 different CDs, as well as over 3,000 pop culture products, 750 different t-shirt designs, and 5,000 films and TV shows on 4K Ultra HD, Blu Ray and DVD.

What’s more, the first 25 customers to make a purchase received a free opening day goodie bag.

The store features a new performance space for local musicians and bands who want to get gig experience as part of the hmv Live&Local programme. People wishing to take part can contact staff in-store for details on how to perform. So far, the hmv Live&Local programme has seen over 1,000 gigs performed in stores nationwide.

Tim Rees, Store Manager, enthused: “We’re excited to be re-opening our doors today and we can’t wait to show off our new-look store. With even more products on offer and free opening day goodie bags up for grabs, we’re sure fans will agree it’s been worth the wait.”

Lisa Hartley, Quadrant Shopping Centre Manager, said: “This is a hugely exciting time for us at The Quadrant. Hmv is such a loved brand for our customers that it’s a real boost to have the business invest so heavily in its Swansea store. There are so many new features expected and we’ve loved seeing shopper reactions as they’ve walked through the doors for the first time!”

Customers at the launch morning, said:

Sarah Davies from Uplands: “I can’t believe how amazing it looks! I came along to see what may have changed and it’s honestly like a different shop entirely!”

James Thomas from Mumbles: “I often buy vinyl from hmv and I’m so happy to see that there’s even more vinyl on offer. What a transformation!”

Daniel Evans from Llanelli: “The performance space looks cool. I’ve been to a few pop-up gigs here so it’s good seeing a dedicated space for bands to perform. It’ll bring in more people which can only mean a good thing!”

The store’s address is Quadrant Shopping Centre, Unit 1, 18-20 St Mary’s Square, SA1 5RH and its opening hours are:

·        Monday – Saturday: 09:00 – 18:00

·        Sunday: 10:30 – 16:30

[Lead image: hmv]