I think if there's anything we can learn from this thread it's how all the failures of individual companies (almost universally outdated in their business models) were down to whichever flavoured government was in charge at the time.
HMV closing down Page 7
HMV have confirmed via their official Facebook Page that they are officially out of adminstration and the remaining stores will not be closed and are all due a revamp over the course of the year. The website will also be back up and running soon too. Happy News!