Manchester-based record player company signs supplier deal with HMV

GPO Retro, a designer and manufacturer of 20th-century style telephones, radios and record players, has expanded its customer base after signing a new supplier deal with HMV.

As part of the deal, the national entertainment retailer has become a stockist for two of GPO Retro’s turntables and a number of its vinyl accessories, including Westwood speakers and vinyl cases.

The agreement, which will see the GPO Retro products stocked in 120 of HMV’s UK stores, follows another signed earlier this year that saw the Manchester-based firm secure its first stockist on Regent Street in London, when department store Liberty took a selection of GPO Retro’s turntable products.

Gary Basso, the firm’s director, said: “We’ve worked hard with HMV to identify which products we think will fit with their audience.

“They’re cultivating this community, a new generation really, of savvy vinyl lovers and our range of vinyl accessories have proved popular with music fans who want to boost the sound of their player and protect their vinyl.”

GPO is owned by communications and entertainment product manufacturer ProTelX.

HMV’s senior technology buyer, Dean Millward, commented: “We are very excited to add GPO to our turntable line up this year.

“With the addition of the Memphis and the Jive, I believe we will have a turntable to suit everyone.”

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