This ad will be closed automatically in X seconds.

HMV bid deadline set for January 15

Several ‘expressions of interest’ received for entertainment retailer.

The fate of HMV could be decided this week, with the administrators having set a January 15 deadline for interested parties to lodge bids.

According to Sky News, KPMG – which was appointed by Hilco, the owner of the entertainment retail chain last month – has received expressions of interest from several credible parties.

The report added that KPMG is ‘working to secure a viable future’ for HMV.

However, some analysts remain sceptical that a binding offer to buy HMV outright will emerge, according to Sky News.

On the day it was appointed, KPMG stated that HMV had suffered from the ‘ongoing wave of digital disruption sweeping across the entertainment industry’, as well as the ongoing pressures faced by many high street retailers.

Want to read more news like this? Simply sign up to our daily digest by clicking here. You can also follow @LicensingSource on Twitter.

MORE NEWS
LA24500x500
 
It's May and that means that the entry deadline for The Licensing Awards 2024 is approaching - with a closing date of Thursday 30 May 2024....
RoyalMailPeppa500x500
 
"Getting mail in the post is an exciting and special treat for little ones, and we cannot think of a better way for families to embrace this first experience than with Peppa Pig stamps from Royal Mail."...
H&MPantone500x500
 
H&M Home has unveiled its second collection with Pantone, using two colour palettes - Zesty & Fresh and Sweet & Juicy - playing with the idea of flavour, taste and hues....
RainbowKristina500x500
 
Kristina Sundby brings over seven years of retail experience in categories including party and celebrations to the company....
RainbowBrite500x500
 
Hallmark is marking a major anniversary this year, with an extensive licensing programme in celebration of Rainbow Brite’s 40th anniversary....
StationeryAwards500x500
 
A number of licensing companies and brands have been named as finalists in the Stationery Awards 2024, which take place on the first evening of the London Stationery Show (Tuesday 14 May)....
Get the latest news sent to your inbox
Subscribe to our daily newsletter

The list doesn't exist! Make sure you have imported the list on the 'Manage List Forms' page.