UK Album Sales Dive 10% In 2007
According to trade group BPI, album sales in the United Kingdom dropped 10 percent last year. The continued spiral down demonstrates that the record industry is far from pulling out of the freefall that has plagued the music business over the last several years. BPI withheld specific sales figures over the last year, but the dire news should be reflected in the US figures that are expected to be released shortly. In fact, between...
Yamaha Buys Bösendorfer
Yamaha has inked a deal to purchase 100% of the shares of L. Bösendorfer Klavierfabrik GmbH, the premium piano manufacturer. With the purchase of Bösendorfer, Yamaha will expand their footprint in the premium piano market, and will benefit from the German concern’s extensive expertise in high-end piano manufacturing. Financial terms were not disclosed. More information on cutting-edge piano...






