Yamaha, Fender, Gibson, Guitar Center, Others Probed By FTC For Price Fixing
The Federal Trade Commission is formally investigating several major music manufacturers including Yamaha, Fender, Gibson, Tascam and Guitar Center for what amounts to price fixing. The investigation focuses on MAP (Minimum Advertised Price), a tactic used by manufacturers that mandates a specific price that retailers can charge customer. The investigation has garnered the interest of the entire retail industry since a decision will...
Over 50% Of New 2009 US Cars Have iPod Integration
Over half of all 2009 US-bound automobiles will have a sanctioned option for the Apple iPod. This surpasses 2008’s 39% proliferation, which many thought was quite high. We’re not talking 3.5mm Minijack connection either. These stats represent true 30 pin connector iPod action. Phil Magney, vice president of automotive research for iSuppli qualifies the inclusion with “the automotive industry is at the point where...
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