"The core of the business is still profitable and we will continue to trade as normal in both retail and rental whilst we seek a buyer for all or parts of the business as a going concern. "During this time gift cards and credit acquired through Blockbuster's trade-in scheme will be honoured towards the purchase of goods." Many people were unhappy with the administrators' decision not to accept HMV gift vouchers, some of which had been given as Christmas presents. It is not yet known what will happen to HMV's branches and 4,350 staff. Unusually, all of Jessops' 187 branches closed within days of administrators being appointed.