APRIL 15, 2007 - VOLUME 24, No.4
FTC Investigates “Price Fixing”
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has subpoenaed several MI organizations and manufactures regarding price fixing and Minimum Advertised Price (MAP).
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Survivor: Guitar Stores
The guitar market has slowed in recent years and the competition has become a survival of the fittest. What should you do at your store?
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Standing Ovation
Ovation and Guitar Center have teamed up to release the VXT hybrid guitar on May 1. Find out much more behind the history of the guitar, the marketing efforts, and when you can get it stocked at your store.
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MI BUZZ
The Latest, Industry, Dealers, People and Product Buzz and Showcases.
COLUMNS
The Music & Sound Independent Retailer
We launch a new column specifically dedicated to the independent retailer!
MI Spy
Spy loves live music. And when you love live music, you head to the “Live Music Capital of the World.” Spy takes a look at stores in the city that hosted South by Southwest last month and of course will be home to Summer NAMM in July.
Five Minutes With...
The Doctor is in. Dr. David Rosenfeld, CEO of Stash Picks that is. And we don’t mean a Ph.D., we mean a medical doctor. To say his MI perspective is much different would be the understatement of the year. Find out his prognosis for the industry and much more.
Birth of a Product: Shadow Electronics
We head to the land of beer, Bavaria, Germany, to get the inside story about the formation of the company from founder Joe Marinic.
Retailer Review
Chris Cardona is strong enough to be Sheryl Crow’s man. By that, we mean her violinist. Cardona checked in with M&SR to offer a review of Barcus Berry’s 3100.
Ravi on Record
Ravi provides rationale behind his purchasing decisions.
Veddatorial
Dan Vedda is facing a problem at his store. He’s sure many of you deal with similar issues at your store.
CURTAIN CALL
Grammy-award-winning bluesman Keb Mo fondly remembers his first guitar, his first retail store experience, and much more.
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