HMV Canada

HMV Canada Ltd. is a Canadian entertainment retailer, owned by Doug Putman under Toys "R" Us Canada. The company was originally a subsidiary of HMV in the United Kingdom until it was sold to Hilco Capital in 2011. HMV itself would later be bought by Hilco in 2013. HMV Canada's head office was located in Etobicoke. The retailer ceased operations in Spring 2017 and returned in February 2024.

HMV Canada Ltd.
Company typePrivately held company
IndustryRetail
Founded1986 (1986)(original)
February 2024 (2024-02) (revival)
DefunctApril 14, 2017 (2017-04-14) (original)
FateReceivership and Liquidation
SuccessorSunrise Records
Headquarters
Etobicoke, Ontario
Area served
Canada
Key people
Nick Williams, President and CEO (2009–2017)
ProductsBooks
film
television
music
technology
merchandise
cinema
Revenue$193 million (2016)
OwnerDoug Putman
Number of employees
1,340 (2017)
ParentHMV (1986–2011)
Hilco UK (2011–2017)
Sunrise Records (2017–2024)
Toys "R" Us Canada (2024–present)
Websitehmv.com
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