RETAIL ADVISORY BOARD: Amazon - High Street killer?

This month, we asked our retail advisory board whether or not they use Amazon, and what they think about the online superstore...

by Jory Mackay
on Mar 25th 2013 at 10:27AM

GARY COOPER: Is Amazon public enemy No. 1?

This month, MI Pro columnist and editor-at-large, Gary Cooper, looks as the issue of online retail giants Amazon and Thomann...

by Gary Cooper
on Mar 25th 2013 at 10:14AM

FEATURE: The Rocksmith verdict

Ubisoft is targeting MI dealers with its Rocksmith game, lets you use a real electric guitar to play games and learn tunes and new techniques through a console or PC.

by Ronnie Dungan
on Sep 20th 2012 at 11:04AM

Sony previews new audio editing software

SCV London has taken on exclusive distribution of Sony’s new audio editing applications to the MI and audio trade, which were introduced to the trade yesterday (September 4th).

by Adam Savage
on Sep 5th 2012 at 11:12AM

FEATURE: Return of the MIRC

We managed to come up with another sunny day in London for the third MI Retail Conference & Expo. Here we run through the edited highlights…

by Ronnie Dungan
on Jul 31st 2012 at 10:51AM

MIRC 2012: Panellists tackle key retail issues

In the day's first panel session, representatives from four major UK MI stores revealed the secrets of their success.

by Adam Savage
on Jun 28th 2012 at 2:37PM

FEATURE: Strings & Things

There was a lot to talk about when we met up with Strings & Things recently.

by Gary Cooper
on Jun 20th 2012 at 10:01AM

Ubisoft sets sights on MI with new guitar game

Video games giant Ubisoft is planning to make MI stores a central part of the retail plan for its Rocksmith guitar title and will announce  a dedicated MI distributor shortly.

by Ronnie Dungan
on Jun 8th 2012 at 10:36AM

Amazon 'lockers' to hit High Street

by Ronnie Dungan
on Sep 7th 2011 at 5:49PM

MIRC 2011: Panelists debate third party selling

In the day’s first panel session, the topic of selling online via a third party was one of the major talking points.

by Adam Savage
on Jun 29th 2011 at 3:18PM

Apple signs up for 'cloud' music

The Washington Post, among others, has reported that Apple Inc has signed deals with three major record labels and is currently working on signing one more in order to ...

Amazon calls for new MI retailers

Amazon is looking to recruit  MI retailers to join its marketplace sector and help them boost their  online offering.

Gibson sues Paper Jamz

The hi tech business gossip website, Tech Dirt, has uncovered yet another lawsuit action taken by Gibson, this time against the Wowwee toy maker, which produces the Paper ...

Amazon to bring Black Friday to the UK

Amazon is bringing its successful Black Friday promotion to the UK for the first time this year.

by Lisa Carter
on Nov 15th 2010 at 3:23PM

MI Pro editor talks Amazon on Radio Four

MI Pro’s Andy Barrett was invited on to BBC Radio Four’s You and Yours programme today to debate the recent decision by online retail giant Amazon to introduce a dedicated ...

by Adam Savage
on Jul 8th 2010 at 2:18PM

Amazon goes live with musical instruments

Amazon has gone live with its dedicated musical instrument department.