HMV stores and jobs at risk

HMV at Westwood

Music retailer HMV is due to appoint administrators KMPG, putting stores and jobs, including those at Westwood Cross, at risk.

It is the second time the firm has faced administration in 6 years, the last being in 2013 when restructuring form Hilco came to the rescue.

The firm has 125 stores in the UK which will continue trading while talks with suppliers and potential buyers take place.

The collapse is being blamed on a decline in the UK CD and DVD market with Christmas sales this year down 30% on 2017.