HMV Store Online

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

HMV Store Online provides a fan-centric online retail platform offering a wide range of music, film & TV, gaming, and pop culture merchandise, including exclusive editions and pre-orders, with promotions and student discounts.

Target Customer

{"Music and film fans","Gamers and collectors of pop culture merchandise","Students (UNiDAYS discount)","Fans seeking exclusive editions and pre-order titles"}

Key Differentiator

{"Long-standing brand established in 1921 (tagline: For The Fans Since 1921)","HMV Exclusives and limited/exclusive editions (e.g., exclusive vinyl, steelbooks)","Wide cross-category catalog: Music, Film & TV, Gaming, Pop Culture","Promotional bundles and multi-item offers (e.g., 3 for £66 vinyl, 3 for £50 offers)","Live events and signings platform (hmvLive) and in-store experiences"}

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Difficulty finding exclusive or limited-edition releases and bundles
2Keeping up with new releases and pre-orders across multiple entertainment categories
3Accessing fan-friendly discounts and promotions for music, film, and gaming

Key Features

1Multi-category catalog: Music (Vinyl, CD), Film & TV (4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD), Gaming, Pop Culture merchandise
2Pre-orders for music, film & TV, and gaming titles
3Exclusive editions and hmv Exclusives (Limited Editions, Steelbooks, Vaulted titles)
4Promotional bundles and offers (e.g., 3 for £66 on vinyl, 3 for £50 offers)
5hmvLive events, signings, and live performances announcements

Target Customer Industries

Competitive Advantages

1Heritage brand with a long history in entertainment retail
2Strong emphasis on exclusive and limited editions to attract collectors
3Diverse, one-stop shop across music, film & TV, gaming, and pop culture
4Frequent promotions and student discounts to drive purchases
5Integrated events/ live experiences via hmvLive to engage fans

Key Benefits

1Access to exclusive and limited-edition releases

2Ability to pre-order upcoming titles across categories

3Promotions and bundled offers (e.g., 3 for £66 on vinyl, 3 for £50 offers)

4Student discounts via UNiDAYS

5Wide catalog spanning music, film & TV, gaming, and pop culture merchandise

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Online retailer offering music, film & TV, gaming, and pop culture merchandise, including exclusive editions, pre-orders, and promotions across multiple entertainment categories.

Target Market

Fans and collectors of music, film, gaming, and pop culture, primarily in the UK, with global online shopping capability

Unique Value Proposition

A long-standing fan-focused entertainment retailer providing exclusive editions, extensive pre-order catalog, and multi-category access (Music, Film & TV, Gaming, Pop Culture) with promotional offers and events.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

Promotional pricing and bundles (examples include 3 for £66 on vinyl, 3 for £50 offers, 2 for £15 Blu-ray, among various price points displayed on the site)

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