Shoppers expressed their sadness and anger this morning on hearing the news that high-street chain, HMV, is to appoint an administrator.
Deloitte will keep the music and DVD stores open while it seeks potential buyers.
The chain's Douglas outlet in the Strand Shopping Centre won't be accepting gift vouchers or issuing new ones until more is known about the company's future.
The public gave their reaction to the news outside the Strand this morning:
MHK calls for CoMin votes to be published
Andy Saunders says he'd consider any position with the body, but believes it should be more transparent
CoC: "Our door is always open"
MHKs urged to act as business enabler
New administration has 'difficult decisions' to make
Glenfaba and Peel MHK says newcomers are keen to get to work
FSA urges investors to be aware of increasingly sophisticated scams
Island's finance regulator has been taking part inf World Investor Week
