HMV, once a great staple of the British high street, had hoped to expand rapidly this year as it eyes a return to success.

AN ICONIC high street chain suddenly shut down a store after pausing expansion plans, blaming the Budget for rising costs. HMV is set to close its Whitefriars store in Canterbury on Monday, March ...

HMV is to close its current store in Whitefriars, Canterbury, later this month In a statement, bosses told shoppers to “stay tuned for updates on our new location and opening date”.

The entertainment and media retailer in Canterbury currently operates in Whitefriars Shopping Centre. Occupying the unit that previously held Monsoon and Accessorize opposite the newly opened Oliver ...