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:
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