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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Retail
gptkb:record_label
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gptkbp:acquisition
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Fopp
Music Zone
acquired by EMI in 1998
acquired by HMV Group in 2006
acquired by Music Retail Group in 2002
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gptkbp:charity
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gptkb:HMV_Foundation
support for mental health initiatives
support for local artists
support for music education
support for music therapy
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gptkbp:charity_work
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support for local music initiatives
support for music education charities
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gptkbp:closure_of_stores
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closure of 66 stores in 2013
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gptkbp:colors
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gptkb:black
gptkb:white
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:Virgin_Megastore
gptkb:Tower_Records
gptkb:Best_Buy
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gptkbp:customer_base
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gamers
music enthusiasts
movie fans
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gptkbp:events
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gptkb:HMV_Live
gptkb:HMV_Record_Store_Day
exclusive releases
album signings
in-store performances
HMV Next Big Thing
HMV Vinyl Week
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:1921
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gptkbp:founder
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gptkb:William_Edward_Smith
gptkb:Edward_Elgar
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gptkbp:has_store_in
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gptkb:Library
entertainment store
video store
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:London,_England
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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HMV
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gptkbp:industry
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gptkb:music
music and entertainment retail
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gptkbp:key_people
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Graham Smith (Chairman)
Phil Hall (CEO)
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gptkbp:loyalty_program
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gptkb:HMV_Rewards
points system
early access to sales
exclusive discounts
special offers for members
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gptkbp:merchandise
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gptkb:vinyl_records
gptkb:collectibles
gptkb:gamepad
gptkb:DVDs
CDs
Blu-rays
band merchandise
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gptkbp:motto
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gptkb:His_Master's_Voice_logo
dog listening to a gramophone
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gptkbp:notable_artists
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gptkb:David_Bowie
gptkb:Elton_John
gptkb:The_Beatles
gptkb:Queen
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gptkbp:notable_event
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acquisition by Hilco Capital in 2013
bankruptcy in 2013
acquisition by Hilco Capital
reopening of stores in 2015
restructuring in 2014
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gptkbp:number_of_stores
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over 100
over 100 stores in the UK
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gptkbp:opened
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reopened stores in 2014
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gptkbp:operates_in
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:parent_company
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gptkb:Sunrise_Records_and_Entertainment
gptkb:HMV_Group
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gptkbp:partnership
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gptkb:BMG_Rights_Management
gptkb:Universal_Music_Group
gptkb:Warner_Music_Group
gptkb:Sony_Music_Entertainment
partnership with various music labels
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gptkbp:previous_name
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gptkb:His_Master's_Voice
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gptkbp:product_type
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gptkb:vinyl_records
gptkb:merchandise
gptkb:DVDs
CDs
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gptkbp:products
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gptkb:video_games
gptkb:music
movies
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gptkbp:region
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gptkb:Ireland
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:slogan
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The home of entertainment
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gptkbp:social_media
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gptkb:Twitter
gptkb:Instagram
gptkb:Facebook
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gptkbp:social_media_presence
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active on Facebook
active on Instagram
active on Twitter
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:Retail
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gptkbp:website
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hmv.com
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:S._P._Balasubrahmanyam
gptkb:EMI_Classics
gptkb:Morrissey
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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