hmv is returning to Limerick next week with a new store in the Crescent Shopping Centre, open from 9.30am on Friday 16 May. This will be their second store now in Ireland after Henry St opened in Mid 2023
With over 18,000 different products on offer, the 5,478 sq. ft store is the perfect destination for fans of music and pop culture to discover new items.
Record enthusiasts and collectors will be able to browse 5,000 different vinyl albums, while the store will also stock 5,500 different CDs and a wide range of music technology. For fans of pop culture and entertainment, there will be 3,000 products across franchises such as Stranger Things, Pokémon, Star Wars, Marvel and DC, as well as 300 different T-shirt designs.
On opening day, the first 50 customers to make a purchase will receive a free pop culture swag bag full of quirky Kenji or Funko products. Customers can also take advantage of amazing in-store offers, including the 2 for €50 vinyl offer.
With a performance space in-store, the hmv shop in Limerick is expected to draw signings and performances from both established international artists and grassroots local bands. Local musicians and bands who want to get a gig experience can contact staff in-store for details on how to perform through hmv’s Live&Local programme. So far, the programme has seen over 1,600 gigs performed this year in stores across the UK and Ireland.
Phil Halliday, hmv Managing Director, UK and Ireland said: “hmv has a rich history in Ireland and we’re delighted to announce we’ll be returning to Limerick with a new store inside the Crescent Shopping Centre. There’ll be deals on music, TV, and film, as well as a new dedicated performance space for both established artists and local bands, with the aim of turning the store into the best music destination in town.”
Bronwen Dawson, Store Manager, said: “Nothing beats discovering new music and pop culture products in a store filled with expert, knowledgeable staff. We’re beyond excited to be back in Limerick and we can’t wait to fling open the doors and show customers round on opening day.”
The store’s address is Unit 1, Crescent Shopping Centre, Dooradoyle Road, Limerick, V94 4X28, and its opening hours are:
- Monday to Wednesday – 9.30am to 6pm
- Thursday to Friday – 9.30am to 9pm
- Saturday – 9.30am – 6pm
- Sunday – 12pm – 6pm
