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Tune Into Nostalgia: Skullcandy Meet the World of Peanuts

Skullcandy have been quite of late and now they finally came out with something new for fans  to take a look at, known for great partnerships over the last few years they have launched a new pair of earbuds and turn up the volume on nostalgia with a playful new collaboration celebrating 75 years of Peanuts — the timeless cultural classic of friendship and fun.

Available in four colours and featuring Snoopy, Woodstock, and the gang, the limited-edition collection combines Skullcandy’s much loved Dime Evo earbuds with the lighthearted spirit of Charles Schulz’s beloved characters. Just like Snoopy dancing in his doghouse, these headphones bring together joy, imagination, and world-class audio making then the perfect gift just in time for the Christmas season!

They are now live here on HMV and on Skullcandy’s website from 23rd September and are £49.99.

 

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HMV opens second store in Ireland in Limerick

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

H&MV Engineering Marks Global Expansion and 700 New Jobs with Opening of New Global HQ in Limerick

H&MV Engineering, a leading global provider of specialist Design, Engineering and Construction Services for the energy market, officially opened its new global headquarters (HQ) in Castletroy, Co. Limerick, where the business will lead a global expansion including the creation of 700 jobs over the next five years.

This announcement marks the latest expansion of the Irish business, which already employees 700 staff, with the business to grow its workforce to 1,400 employees within five years. H&MV Engineering is driving this growth in response to a growing market need, with 5GW of projects currently in design and construction.

The new headquarters comes just months after the company marked its 25th anniversary, since its foundation in 1997, and represents the company’s commitment to its thriving workforce by promoting learning, development and mentoring in a dynamic new office space.

Today’s announcement reinforces H&MV Engineering’s commitment to the progression and development of its staff by pioneering an environment for learning and development across multiple disciplines such as engineering, environmental, health and safety (EHS), finance, commercial, HR, administration, quality and construction roles in their new bespoke corporate offices.

The new global HQ in Limerick will include 36,000sq ft of office space, with room for 350 employees including engineering VR facilities, relaxation areas, games room and a gym. This new office will serve as a major centre for key roles across all areas of the business. Recruitment for these new positions is currently underway and will continue over the coming years.

The state of the art training facilities at its new Limerick HQ will allow H&MV Engineering to expand its graduate and apprenticeship programmes, offering training and upskilling opportunities across a range of disciplines including engineering, design, finance, and commercial development. As a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Employer by Engineers Ireland, H&MV Engineering is committed to developing and upskilling employees across the business.

This announcement follows the recent expansion of the company’s Dublin office within the last 12 months, a new Thurles office that opened in 2022 and the upcoming expansion to its Cork office before the end of 2023. The company also operates international offices in London, Glasgow, Frankfurt, Oslo, Madrid, Hosur, and Bangalore.

Commenting on the expansion announcement and the opening of the new headquarters, H&MV Engineering CEO PJ Flanagan said: “I am delighted to announce the creation of 700 additional jobs over the next five years across H&MV Engineering’s global operations. This is the latest expansion for H&MV Engineering since the foundation of the business in 1997 and our new global HQ will serve as the base for delivering our next phase of growth both in Ireland and internationally.

“Investing in talent and delivering in our ESG objectives is incredibly important to us in providing rewarding careers to our employees. The new office spaces have been designed to create an optimum atmosphere for innovation and creativity for H&MV Engineering colleagues, as we continue to provide high voltage engineering solutions on the global stage. I look forward to welcoming employees and clients into our new headquarters in Limerick, and to seeing what the next 25 years will bring to our business as we enter the next chapter of the growth for the business.”

Speaking at the opening of H&MV Engineering’s new global HQ, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney said, “I’m delighted to be here today in Limerick at H&MV Engineering’s new global HQ and particularly to share in the exciting announcement of the substantial new jobs planned by the company.

“In line with the Government’s White paper on Enterprise, H&MV Engineering is an example of the ambition and focus outlined in the paper and have become a leading player in the design and connection for large scale projects both here in Ireland and across Europe, providing highly skilled roles in a dynamic workforce.” 

Enterprise Ireland CEO Leo Clancy added, “In recent years Enterprise Ireland has worked closely with H&MV Engineering as the company has expanded internationally. It is exciting to see this highly innovative business go from strength-to-strength with the opening of this state-of-the-art HQ and the creation of a new jobs here in Limerick and overseas. We wish H&MV every success as they continue to grow the business and extend their global markets.”

H&MV Engineering was founded in 1997 with the goal of delivering the highest quality engineering solutions, while providing a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. It is an Irish business that is leading its field globally and is a trusted partner for Data Centre, Renewable Developers, Transmission and Distribution Utilities globally.

HMV opening new store on Henry Street Dublin

HMV will open its first store in Ireland for almost a decade with a return to Henry Street in Dublin. The new store will mark the opening of its first flagship outside the UK. The store is planned to be open by mid-July 2023.

Although it has 120 shops across the UK at present, this is the first foray into Ireland for hmv under its new owners – Doug Putman’s Sunrise Records and will take up the 18 Henry Street address.

The 6,000 square foot space, let from Irish Life, will play host to three floors of the latest pop culture merchandise and become a destination for lovers of music and music technology. It will also offer performance spaces to create the city’s latest live music venue, hosting shows and signings from some of the country’s biggest artists, alongside global stars.

The announcement of a return to Dublin represents the latest sign of a dramatic turnaround of the hmv business under Canadian owner Doug Putman, who first took the reins in 2019. Under his tenure, the business has evolved its concept to centre on a fan and community-orientated offer. Under its previous owners hmv was forced to finally shutter its last Irish stores in 2016.

Doug Putman said: “Our return to Ireland marks the culmination of the team’s hard work having established a new hmv shopping experience across the UK. We are now in a position to expand that concept into Europe.

“While fans will be able to get their hands on the latest and limited release vinyl and the hottest audio technology, truly indulging their love of music, they will also be able to express their passion for pop culture with ranges that can’t be found anywhere else in Dublin under one roof.

“We want Henry Street to become a home for a new community of fans to come together. What’s more, we hope that once we’ve got our feet back under the table in Ireland, further hmv shop openings will follow.”

Sarah Coyle, Irish Life Investment Managers, said: “We are delighted to partner with hmv on the opening of their new store and would like to welcome them back to Ireland. We are seeing very strong demand from tenants looking to locate in premier retail locations like 18 Henry Street, with footfall having bounced back strongly to pre-pandemic levels.”

hmv Dublin will offer fans a choice of over 15,000 different products and will include over 5,000 different vinyl albums and 5,500 different CDs. The shop will also stock over 3,000 pop culture products and 1,000 different t-shirt designs.

In the past year, hmv stores have welcomed artists such as Charli XCX, Stormzy, Shania Twain, Raye and Ellie Goulding for signings, and the Dublin shop is expected to draw names of similar quality. It’s also set to stage performances from up-and-coming acts through the hmv Live&Local programme which has been established to showcase local acts and give a platform for fresh talent.