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The Music Trades Presents First-Ever
International Dealer Sales Report

In our brand-new International Dealer Sales Report, The Music Trades examines how m.i. retailing is conducted in different countries around the globe. A ranking compares sales of 208 top retailers operating in 26 countries. For the most recent fiscal year... READ MORE 



Q1 Sales Report: Retail Advances For Third Straight Quarter 

In the latest sign of improvement in the U.S. economy’s prolonged recovery from the 2007-2009 recession, sales rose 2.6% for the quarter ending March 31, according to music retailers reporting to The Music Trades’ quarterly retail survey. Dealers reported that Americans are once again boosting... READ MORE



Report From Musikmesse

Many Languages But Only One Complaint

The aisles of the Frankfurt Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound Expo were filled with the sound of people speaking Chinese, Czech, German, and even Farsi. However, you didn’t have to be a linguistics expert to understand what most of them were saying. Three years since the financial meltdown rocked the global economy... READ MORE





New Owners For Buffet Group

Fondations Capital Values Clarinet Maker At €58 million

Private equity firm Fondations Capital has acquired the Buffet Group for an enterprise value of €58 million, representing 7.9 times last 12 months EBITDA. A statement from Fondations Capital said the private equity firm would work with Buffet Group President Antoine Beaussant and his management team... READ MORE



NASMD Marks 50th Year With Gala Convention

No music retailing category demands a skill set as specialized, broad, and demanding as school band and orchestra. The organization conceived to develop and hone those skills celebrated its 50th anniversary March 21-24 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Florida. The "big number" anniversary... READ MORE



Fishing Tournament To Aid Little Kids Rock

Two Old Hippies, Bedell Guitars, and  Little Kids Rock will host the first annual Rock’n & Reel’n Celebrity Fishing Tournament and Benefit this July in Nashville, in conjunction with Summer NAMM. Local fishing enthusiasts and pros from the Bassmaster Professional Fishing Tournament... READ MORE



Samson Stuns Sunset Strip With Metal Masters 3 Clinic

Members of Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer, as well as other notable artists, took the stage at West Hollywood's Key Club, located on the famed Sunset Strip, for the third installment of the "Metal Masters" clinic series sponsored by Samson, Zoom, Hartke, and Best Buy. Super group Adrenaline Mob... READ MORE



Jim Marshall
1923-2012

As the founder and guiding light of Marshall Amplification, Jim Marshall was one of the original pioneers who helped propel the electric guitar to the forefront of popular music. His Marshall amplifiers defined the sound of music for generations, and images of... READ MORE


This Month in Music Trades

May 2012 Issue READ IT NOW!

Global M.I. Retail Report
   The Data: The leading retailers in 26 countries ranked by sales
   The Profiles: Portraits of retailers from around the world
   • Bajaao Brings E-tailing To India
   • Scandinavia’s 4Sound Merges Region’s Top Retailers
   • Russia’s POP Music Has Bricks-And-Clicks Strategy
   • Distributor/Retailer Billy Hyde Dominates Australia
   • Education A Profit Center For Japan’s Shimamura Music
   • South Africa’s Marshall Music Leads In Challenging Market
   • First-Ever Fender Guitar Store In India

Quarterly Retail Sales Data: Sales Up For Third Straight Quarter

NASMD Marks 50th With Blowout In Orlando

Report From Frankfurt: Economic jitters in Europe dampen the mood at the annual Musikmesse

New Owners For Buffet Group

Best Buy Closes 50 Stores, CEO Steps Down

Jim Marshall, A Tribute

Forefront
• Charity Fishing Event Set For Summer NAMM
• Robb Report Features Fender CEO Thomas
• Hohner Launches Anacleto Accordions Website
• Chesbro To Distribute Blessing
• Eden Amps Sold To Marshall
• AM&S Supports South By Southwest
• LP Welcomes Jen Lowe To Artist Roster
• Bedell Offers Rebate Program
• Line 6 Mics In Presidential Debates
• Casio Launches New Groove Keyboard

Retailing
• Pro Winds Abruptly Shuts Down
• UniqueSquared Bus Gains Sponsors
• Gist Piano Promotes On YouTube
• Music & Arts Acquires Alta Loma Music
• Andres Promoted At Full Compass
• Musical Innovations Hosts Teacher Clinics
• Bertoldi New Sherman Clay VP
• World Class Pianos Honored By Petrof
• Cunningham Piano Partners With Hailun







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