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Study Group: Musical Instrument Retailers Experts(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 31

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as automotive manufacturing and dealerships, after market distribution, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, supermarkets, packaged goods manufacturing, department stores and discounters, jewelry and cosmetics, hotels and resorts, restaurants, casinos, and the travel industry, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Alan Cohen
Vice President- Strategic Business Development
Guitar Center, Inc.

Alan Cohen is the Vice President, Strategic Business Development at Guitar Center, a multi-channel music retailer specializing in musical instruments, digital music distribution, and social communities. He is responsible for identifying and managing a portfolio of music and media focused ventures. Previously,...

Michael Schwindle
Vice President / CFO
Musician's Friend, Inc.

Michael Schwindle is the Chief Financial Officer at Musician's Friend, Inc., an online retailer. Prior to that, Mr. Schwindle was a former subsidiary CFO for The Home Depot, a GA-based home-improvement retailer. He has over 18 years of experience as accounting and finance executive, predominately in...

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Could Decline in Luxury Sales Hurt Music Products Companies like Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (LVB) and Music Products Retailers like Guitar Center, Inc. (GTRC) | 10-31-2007
Analysis of: LUXURY CONSUMERS' SPENDING PLUNGES TO ITS LOWEST LEVEL IN MORE THAN TWO YEARS | www.retail-merchandiser.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

With the decline of luxury goods sales Steinway Musical Instruments and Guitar Center could be affected.  Steinway's Piano Division is the largest segment of their business.  The majority of that business is Steinway product (not Boston or Essex) and is focused toward the luxury market. ...

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