Date revealed for opening of vinyl record store HMV in Peterborough
The date for the much-anticipated opening of vinyl record store HMV in Peterborough has been revealed.
The new store will open on the ground floor of the Queensgate Shopping Centre on Friday, November 21.
And bosses of the entertainment music chain are promising a free pop culture goodie bag to the first 20 customers through the doors.
HMV first announced three months ago that it was returning to the Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Details of the opening have been released by Queensgate managers.
In a social media post, they stated: “The wait is almost over.
“HMV returns to Queensgate on November 21.
"Be one of the first 20 customers to get a FREE pop culture goodie bag.”
The new HMV store will be in the former FatFace store next to the UNITY shop.
Queensgate bosses say the return of HMV is
Bosses of the shopping mall say the move is a direct response to the demands of shoppers.
They said: “You asked… and it’s finally happening!
"HMV is coming to Queensgate.
“From vinyl and merch to movies, tech & more — get ready to lose yourself in music and entertainment heaven!”
HMV stated: “As the UK’s leading specialist retailer of music, film, pop culture, books, and technology, HMV has over 120 stores nationwide.
"Our heritage is synonymous with the development of British popular music and culture – and now, we’re bringing that legacy to Peterborough.
"We’re excited to announce that HMV is opening a brand-new store at Queensgate Shopping Centre.”
News of the opening comes six years after HMV closed its store in the Queensgate even after being rescued from administration by the Canadian company Sunrise Records.
HMV also used to operate a store in the premises currently occupied by Nando’s in Cathedral Square.