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:
Southern 100 planning to run classic sidecars for 2026
It's after modern machines were excluded from July event
BMA to ballot doctors in the IOM for industrial action
It's amid ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions
Manx air quality 'significantly' better than UK average
Study held over two years monitors air pollution near schools
Visitors told "take extra care" as TT Fan Park to reopen
Access via Grandstand only as areas remain 'soft underfoot'
Sidecars have 'been my life' says Lambert
Greg Lambert says the news has been 'severe' for the sidecar community