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12/06/2013
Investment Firm Confirms Purchase Of Xtra-vision Chain
A British investment firm may have saved some 800 jobs by buying struggling DVD rental chain, Xtra-vision.
Hilco, who also now own the Irish division of HMV, have confirmed a deal to pull the Xtra-vision out of receivership.
It has been reported that the deal will secure the chains immediate future but it is understood that Hilco have yet to decide a long-term plan for the home DVD rental company.
According to the Irish Independent, Hilco are reportedly in talks with landlords and suppliers ahead of making a decision on Xtra-vision's future.
(MH/CD)
Hilco, who also now own the Irish division of HMV, have confirmed a deal to pull the Xtra-vision out of receivership.
It has been reported that the deal will secure the chains immediate future but it is understood that Hilco have yet to decide a long-term plan for the home DVD rental company.
According to the Irish Independent, Hilco are reportedly in talks with landlords and suppliers ahead of making a decision on Xtra-vision's future.
(MH/CD)
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