HMV Group

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Retail
gptkbp:acquisition acquired by EMI Records
gptkbp:brand limited edition collectibles
exclusive vinyl releases
' His Master's Voice' slogan
iconic dog logo
music and film merchandise
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Virgin_Megastore
gptkb:Best_Buy
gptkb:Amazon
gptkb:Barnes_&_Noble
gptkbp:employees approximately 1,000
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1921
gptkbp:founder William Edward Hill
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:London,_England
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HMV Group
gptkbp:industry music and entertainment retail
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:John_H._H._Hill
gptkb:Duncan_Bannatyne
gptkb:Simon_Fox
Terry Mc Gowan
Philips H. H. H. Hill
gptkbp:notable_event celebrated 100th anniversary in 2021
expanded product range to include games
launched online store in 2000
reopened under new ownership in 2019
went into administration in 2013
gptkbp:notable_products gptkb:vinyl_records
gptkb:DVDs
Blu-ray discs
music CDs
gptkbp:number_of_stores over 100 stores
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Ireland
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:parent_company gptkb:Sunrise_Records_and_Entertainment
gptkbp:partnerships sponsored music festivals
collaborated with artists for exclusive releases
collaborated with gaming companies for events
partnered with record labels for promotions
worked with film studios for merchandise
gptkbp:revenue £200 million (2019)
gptkbp:social_media active on Facebook
active on Instagram
active on Twitter
active on You Tube
gptkbp:subsidiary gptkb:HMV_Canada
Fopp
gptkbp:website hmv.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:book
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3