UK retail giant returning to historic city centre with new store opening

UK retail giant returning to historic city centre with new store openingThe retailer has already started recruitment for the outlet, with supervisor and sales assistant positions now advertised online. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Rebecca Robinson 22:34, Wed, May 27, 2026 Updated: 22:37, Wed, May 27, 2026 Chelmsford is getting a new shop. (Image: Getty)A beloved high street music and entertainment retail chain is set to make its return to Chelmsford city centre later this year. HMV is planning to open a new store at the Meadows Shopping Centre. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) The brand formerly operated a shop at the High Chelmer Shopping Centre, which shut its doors in 2024 following more than 20 years of trading. The venue had welcomed major names from the music and entertainment industry for album signings and various events. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy READ MORE: UK city's last Post Office closing in 'disaster' update for elderly locals READ MORE: UK's 'biggest Asian shopping centre' opens – 'like the Middle East' HMV is returning to Chelmsford. (Image: Getty)While a precise opening date remains...