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Hilco headlines

• HMV buyer Hilco cutting 400 jobs - report

  HMV buyer Hilco is said to be cutting 400 jobs following its recent acquisition of the brand. It follows hope that all 2,500 jobs were to be saved across the brand’s 141 UK stores last week.

• HMV will meet with UK game publishers to discuss chain's future this week

  HMV will reportedly meet with UK game publishers this week, in a bid to secure a place for gaming in the retailer’s revised strategy. It comes after HMV administrators Deloitte made most of the company’s game arm redundant, casting doubt on the matter.

• HMV closures: full store list published

  HMV has confirmed it will close 66 UK stores, and has published a full list of sites to be shuttered over the next six weeks.

• HMV expected to close 66 stores - report

  HMV is expected to announce that it will shutter 66 stores across the UK in the next six weeks. An official statement is to be expected later today.

• HMV administrators Deloitte to close up to 100 stores - report

  HMV’s administrator Deloitte is said to be closing 100 UK stores amid a phase of restructuring the business. If true, the move would result in the loss of some 1,500 jobs.

• HMV: buyer Hilco may close up to half of UK stores

  HMV may have been bailed-out by buyer Hilco, but fresh reports surfacing this morning suggest the latter may close up to half of the chain’s 223 UK stores.

• HMV saved as Hilco acquires company debt - rumour

  Struggling retailer HMV has been rescued by HMV Canada owner Hilco, according to a fresh report. But don’t get too excited as the deal may still fall apart, say sources close to the matter.