HMV REOPENS IN LAKESIDE THURROCK WITH NEW LOOK STORE

  • HMV relocates to a new unit within Lakeside Shopping Centre to offer a bold new experience for fans to discover more of what they love 
  • Shoppers will be able to browse over 2,750 different vinyl albums, as well as 4,300 films and TV shows on 4K Ultra HD, Blu Ray and DVD 

7th October 2025: Music lovers and pop culture fans, get ready for an exciting new era! hmv is set to reopen in Lakeside Shopping Centre this week, in a new unit with a fresh new look.   

On Friday 10th October, the curtain will rise on the new-look store which features a completely reimagined space, designed to enhance the way fans discover music, film, and TV, with an unrivalled range that also includes pop culture merchandise, music technology, and literature.  

With over 18,000 different products on offer, the 3,982 sq. ft store will offer fans of pop culture even more items to browse and discover.  

Customers will be able to browse 2,750 different vinyl albums, 6,500 different CDs, as well as 4,300 films and TV shows on 4K Ultra HD, Blu Ray and DVD. There will also be an extensive range of merchandise on offer, with 2,000 pop culture products and 250 different T shirt designs available across franchises including Pokémon, Star Wars, Marvel and DC. 

Phil Halliday, Managing Director at hmv and Fopp said: “The new store looks brilliant and is a testament to all the hard work the team have put into it over the past few weeks. With over 18,000 different products on offer, it has all the makings of a pop culture hub in Lakeside Shopping Centre. We can’t wait to welcome customers in on Friday 10th October to see all it has to offer!” 

Susan Williamson, Head of Marketing at Lakeside Shopping Centre, said: “We’re delighted to welcome hmv back to Lakeside with their fantastic new-look store. The reimagined space brings an exciting, immersive experience for music, film, and pop culture fans, and perfectly complements our wide mix of retailers. We’re sure shoppers will love exploring everything the new store has to offer!” 

All shoppers will be able to take advantage of the “hmv delivers” service, which allows customers to order any items not in store to be delivered direct to their door. 

 

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