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The music retail landscape is undergoing major shifts, marked by HMV store refurbishments, the rise of online music downloading, and competitive pressure from large chains like Woolworths.

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The latest in this situation

  1. Doug Putman acquired HMV, which also owns Sunrise Records, while Phil Halliday manages Fopp and HMV.
  2. The music retail landscape is undergoing major shifts, marked by HMV store refurbishments, the rise of online music downloading, and competitive pressure from large chains like Woolworths.

How it started

1 report, 1 independent, last reported Sep 1. The briefing below covers this first event.

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The music retail landscape is undergoing major shifts, marked by HMV store refurbishments, the rise of online music downloading, and competitive pressure from large chains like Woolworths.

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Woolworths

How it developed

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  1. Doug Putman acquired HMV, which also owns Sunrise Records, while Phil Halliday manages Fopp and HMV.Sub-event
  2. Music retail faces challenges from industry shifts, including HMV decline, rise of downloads, and competition from Woolworths.1 source

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