Zavvi

The story of Zavvi

Zavvi succeeded Virgin Megastores in the UK but entered administration in December 2008 as physical music retail faced major disruption.

Origins and development

Zavvi forms part of the history of British music retail. The business or brand dates to 2007. Zavvi succeeded Virgin Megastores in the UK but entered administration in December 2008 as physical music retail faced major disruption.

Ownership and later years

Recorded ownership or associated operators: Management buyout from Virgin Megastores. The original UK chain or named retail format ended or changed in 2008. The distinction between a closed chain and a surviving trademark should be checked when updating this record.

Archive and branding research

Historic shopfront photographs, dated advertisements, original logos, catalogues and company reports should be added when their dates and reuse permissions can be established. This is a research draft and should be fact-checked before publication.