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:
Mountain Road closure extended until Thursday
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Claims more parents are choosing to pull their children out of traditional schools
FOI figures reveal more than five times as many children being educated at home since 2018
Cost of living expected to become key election issue as charities report increased demand
Reports of rising pressure on third sector over festive period
Island's maternity ward urges parents to check formula batch numbers
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