Entries in 'Retail' (73)
MI PRO TV: Sounds Plus retail profile
NEWSSounds Plus has been trading in its Bury St. Edmunds base since 1979 and has seen success lately by tapping into the once dormant secondhand market.
DV247: Administrators Grant Thornton release statement
NEWSDV247 has released a statement following online backlash against the sale of Digital Village to a subsidiary of German-based Music Store.
John Rose Music closing
NEWSJohn Rose Music in Sale, Cheshire, formerly John Rose Drums, is shutting up shop after more than 20 years in the business.
MIRC 2013: Record retail registration
NEWSMore than 150 retailers have already signed up for this year's MIRC, putting it on course for record attendance.
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TIM SLATER: Stock, who needs it?
NEWSA stock-free shop seems to be the ultimate destination for retailers in the future, but would it work in MI?
Music Bay in Cheriton announces closure
NEWSThe Cheriton High Street branch of Kent-based MI retailer, Music Bay, has announced that it will close its doors for good on 20th April.
Musically Yours goes under the hammer
NEWSThe space that previously housed Cannock MI retailer Musically Yours, is set to be auctioned off 28th February.
Gigsounds to close its doors
NEWSGigsounds on Mitcham Lane in London is the latest MI retailer to succumb to difficult trading conditions.
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Scheerers Music closes its doors
NEWSAfter 143 years in business, one of the North of England's oldest MI retailers, Scheerer's Music in Leeds, has closed its doors for good.
GuitarGuitar GM leaves flagship store
NEWSGuitarGuitar announced today that Nigel Spennewyn, GM of the company's flagship retail location in Epsom, Surrey, has left the company.
Are consumers finally ready to spend more on MI?
NEWSAnalysts from Deloitte are predicting greater consumer spending in the coming months as disposable income sentiment rises.
Research tells you what you already know: Treat your customers right
NEWSIt may seem like common sense, but customers like to be treated well before handing over their hard-earned cash.
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Dawsons gives first look at new Liverpool location
NEWSAfter months of planning, building and moving, Dawsons is finally ready to open the doors at its new flagship location in the centre of Liverpool.
RETAIL ADVISORY BOARD: Is the High Street really dying?
NEWSThis month we asked our retail advisory board what steps they are taking to encourage people to visit their store rather than shop online.
Is MI ready for mobile payment?
NEWSIt's the next big thing in retail payment systems, but is the MI business prepared for mobile payment?
New study shows gains for retailers who Tweet
NEWSAccording to results from the “Tweets in Action: Retail” study, the more tweets people see from retailers, the more they’re likely to buy.
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Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason saves Foote's music shop
NEWSPink Floyd's drummer, Nick Mason, has stepped in to help save Foote's, the London music shop where he bought his first ever drum kit.
Sounds Great Music begins distributing specialist pedal lines
NEWSAfter dropping out of the specialist distribution market for a period of time, Sounds Great Music has begun distributing the Amptweaker and MI effects pedal lines in the UK.
Mega Monday posts massive sales
NEWSIn the nerve racking Christmas season, which is make or break for many retailers, the recently released figures from Mega Monday show that consumers are buying more than ever - ...
II Music talks about its recent expansion
NEWSImported Instruments, or II Music as it is now known, has now become the largest specialist MI retailer in Scotland and has eyes on the English side of the border ...
New study shows retirees buying more instruments
NEWSBaby boomers are hitting the musical groove in an all-time high according to a study by Gear4Music.
NAMM announces a host of professional development sessions
NEWSThe upcoming NAMM show in Anaheim, California, 24th - 27th January promises to offer more than just product releases.
Mega Monday looms
NEWSWith consumers moving more and more towards online sales, this year’s Mega Monday promises to be one of the busiest days for digital retailers.
Reidy's wins prestigious High Street Retailer award
NEWSReidy's Home of Music was awarded the High Street Retailer award at the Lancashire Telegraph Business awards last Friday.
High Street hits new low
NEWSA new report from the British Retail Consortium states that High Street vacancy has hit its highest rate in 15 months.
