Polanski Unzipped Jun 10, 2008
Tower Records is gone, so is Sam Goody, Coconuts, FYE and HMV. There are few record stores left and they are specialty-driven: Bleecker Bob s, House of Oldies, the Golden Disc, Disco Rama, etc. Only J&R Music World down on Park Row still sells CDs and even vinyl, but who knows how long that will last. (Fox News)
Bossa nova meets the Beatles Jun 6, 2008
Boston-raised jazz pianist Aaron Goldberg, a Brazilian music aficionado who has spent considerable time in the country and speaks Portuguese, first encountered Djavan's music when he bought his 1980 masterpiece, "Alumbramento," at the old Tower Records in Harvard Square. After listening to the album two or three times, he had absorbed several songs, including "Triste Baia de Guanabara" and "Lambada de Serpente" (a piece Goldberg memorably explored on his 2006 album, "Worlds."). (Boston Globe)
Tunecore.com helps musicians go it alone Jun 6, 2008
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. was recently passed by iTunes as the largest music retailer in the country, and Tower Records is no more. The middle man required to get music from the artist to the fan is dead. (AZCentral -- Business)
Local alumni give Knapp feedback, advice Jun 4, 2008
Knapp assured them that GW has no plans for any more CVS stores besides the one to be completed inside the former Tower Records. However, any remaining vacant retail spaces on campus might not be completely spared from national chains, Knapp said. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
More of this story May 31, 2008
Digital downloading is making record store owners including the one-time national powerhouse Tower Records padlock the doors. At Music Box, Marc Lasky, 46, oversees the music end of the business. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Indie music stores find their niche May 25, 2008
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Nightwish features a pair of 'kindred spirits' May 23, 2008
Brueland discovered the song on a compilation he found at Tower Records in San Diego. Marc's mother, Georgene, remembers the day Marc brought home the compilation: The music brought us together as a family once again as it did in Marc's childhood, especially at this difficult time in Marc's life. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Gutierrez' new buildings going 'green' May 22, 2008
In other business, Christine Perkins asked the board for a special permit to open a spa and salon in the space formerly occupied by Tower Records off Mall Road. The more than 12,000 square-foot space will be devoted to massage, facials, waxing and a hair salon. (Burlington Union, MA)
Retailers, restaurants eyeing Hub May 20, 2008
Steve & Barry's recently opened a flagship store in Manhattan on Broadway, a space previously occupied by Tower Records. "We are looking forward to touring the city of Boston and working with the mayor's office in order to find great locations so that we can best serve our customers," said Doug Calvin, Steve & Barry's director of real estate. (Boston Globe)
RIAA Clings to DRM and the Past: It's Time to Look Forward May 10, 2008
I don't celebrate Tower Records being forced to. Richard Branson because of the changing winds. (PC World)
World celebrates independent stores with holiday May 2, 2008
Created in the wake of many record stores, like Tower Records, being forced to close their doors because they cannot compete with giant retailers like Wal-Mart or the convenience of iTunes, Record Store Day illustrates exactly what independent stores have that the big names lack. "I'm glad that someone finally smartened up" and organized a day like this, Mark Lind explained after his acoustic performance at the Newbury Comics in Government Center. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Borders turns page on old bookstores May 2, 2008
As consumers shift to downloadable digital music, movies, daily news and books, traditional media companies are trying different strategies in hopes of avoiding the fate of Tower Records, the once-mighty international music chain that closed its U.S. stores in 2006. Digital music is further into the transition than other mediums. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Save Your Local Music Retailer: Record Store Day in Toronto Apr 22, 2008
With the last year plus countless other independent music stores (not to mention major retailers such as Music World and Tower Records), is the fate of these aural institutions truly dismal. Are record stores still relevant in today's technology-driven society. (blogTO)
Edmonton record store vies to be Canada's best Apr 17, 2008
Chains are disappearing - MusicWorld, Sam's and Virgin in Canada, and Tower Records and Sam Goody in the U.S. - and independent stores don't want to be next. CBC Radio 3's search for Canada's best independent record store shows that friendly service is key, says CBC Radio 3 host Grant Lawrence, who came up with the idea for the contest. (Canada.com)
Japanese pics highlighted Apr 12, 2008
It has also been reimported to Japan by Tower Records, HMV and other retailers, since local distrib Toei has yet to release its own version. After all these experiences, I am still not 100% sure what will and won't work at Udine, since every pic and audience is different. (Variety)
Experts cast doubt on assassin's guilt Apr 7, 2008
Also, telecommunications specialist Professor Reg Coutts, of Adelaide University, who examined phone tower records used by the crown to show Ngo lied about his whereabouts 20 minutes after the murder, says Ngo could have been where he said he was. "I've spent more time than I thought I was going to spend on this case because it does concern me that too much is made of too little, that really the way the evidence is presented and not actually challenged is potentially misleading," Prof Coutts... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The geeks were right; music labels bow to technology Apr 6, 2008
It's not Tower Records or Sam Goody (both defunct). It's not Target, Amazon, or Wal-Mart. (CNET News.com)
X-MEN UNITED Mar 30, 2008
After all, a caricature goes both ways; you could say that the book is the work of a sarcastic, slacking, 30-something who's spent too much time at Tower Records. I'm sure Gordinier would take that as a compliment. (New York Post -- Opinions)
CVS to open in 2000 Penn. Mar 27, 2008
After months of shaded windows and widespread curiosity, CVS Pharmacy will move into the former Tower Records space at 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue. The retailer is in the process of filing building permits and will likely open in late fall 2008, CVS spokesperson Mike DeAngelis said. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
ASU-owned strip mall unchanged Mar 10, 2008
It has housed, among other things, a Pic 'n' Save, Tower Records, Ray's ASU Barber Shop, Jam's Cafe, Books Etc. and Stabler's. (AZCentral -- News)
When will iTunes replace Wal-Mart as No. 1 music retailer? Feb 27, 2008
But anybody older is going to remember that it wasn't too long ago when music buying meant flipping through CD racks at the former retail powerhouses, Sam Goody and Tower Records. "That's the question that the music industry has to answer soon: How do we get young people to start paying for music again? They've got to make it easier for teens to buy online." --Russ Crupnick, analyst. (CNET News.com)
Image Entertainment Reports Financial Results for Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2007 Feb 15, 2008
For comparison purposes, the first nine months of fiscal 2007 included $764,000 in proxy contest and special committee process costs, $432,000 in bad debt expense relating to the bankruptcy of Tower records and higher temporary labor costs of $383,000. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MUSEUM SEEKS HANGOUT Jan 30, 2008
The former Tower Records store on the Upper West Side is being replaced by Circuit City. The electronics retailer will open next fall in 6,000 feet on the ground and 25,000 feet on the second floor at 1961 Broadway - just a hop north of the new rival Best Buy store. (New York Post -- Business)
CVS may occupy vacant space in Shops at 2000 Penn Jan 28, 2008
CVS pharmacy is in talks with the University to occupy the former Tower Records space at 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue. The location at 21st and H streets has been empty since Tower Records, which rented the space since 1984, left last spring ... "It would not be quite the CVS that you would be accustomed to," Capp said of the Tower Records space. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Valley lacks big book stores Jan 24, 2008
calbearz wrote on Jan 23, 2008 10:07 AM:" glowstar hitted right in the nail, most people want a big bookstore to browse, not to buy, there is no way they can beat Amazon's price (especially considering free shipping and being tax free, which you are suppose to report later yeah right) .. is like Tower records, I loved that stored, but I rarely bought something, I would just browse and listen to music, go home and get it much cheaper online .. so no, I do not think a big bookstore is big... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
HMV defies retail gloom to post best-ever Christmas sales Jan 18, 2008
MVC, Music Zone, Tower Records and Fopp have all fallen by the wayside while Virgin Megastore was bought out by the management and renamed Zavvi at the end of last year, leaving HMV and Zavvi as the remaining kids on the block. Furthermore, Mr Fox said music sales were up 2 per cent in volume even though the market was down 12 per cent. Some 8 million CDs were sold over Christmas. (Independent)
Ann Taylor Loft opens in Saddle Creek Jan 5, 2008
Other vacancies were created by Isaac Hayes Restaurant and Tower Records, which closed in 2007 and 2006, respectively. Ann Taylor Stores Corp. (NYSE: ANN), based in New York, is a specialty retailer of women's apparel, shoes and accessories sold under the Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft and Ann Taylor Factory brands. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Elance plans to disrupt temp industry through Web Jan 3, 2008
"Just like Monster and ['s] Hot Jobs killed the print classified business, iTunes killed Tower Records, and Netflix went after Blockbuster, we think we can provide a better experience," says Elance CEO Fabio Rosati. "It's like skipping the travel agent and going directly online to get your own booking.". (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Will The iPod Kill Blockbuster? Jan 1, 2008
Once sprawling chains, such as Tower Records, have shuttered. Apple, however, isn't the first major tech company to offer digital video rentals. (Forbes -- Technology)
Poor album sales send record companies into a spin Dec 30, 2007
(We got the first clue early, as the year began with Tower Records shutting its doors nationwide. Album sales were down 15 percent from 2006, according to Nielsen SoundScan - tripling last year's decline of 5 percent compared to 2005. (Boston Globe)
Virgin Megastore to close shop Dec 27, 2007
The Virgin Megastore on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, just down the street from the shuttered Tower Records, will close when its lease is up in January ... The trend felled Tower Records in 2006. (Los Angeles Times)
Morninglory Music closing its doors Dec 25, 2007
Bernstein said the disappearance of Tower Records has been a barometer of how high volume and specialty independent music stores have been struggling to survive. Though Bernstein laments losing the Lompoc location, he said any volume not sold by the closing date at the end of this month will be transported to the Santa Barbara store. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Venture revives video games of the '80s Dec 20, 2007
They found the materials to build their arcade-style cabinets through a former Tower Records cabinetry contractor. Michael found marketing services by reconnecting with a colleague who started his own agency, then did a tradeout with a local DVD producer to create video installation guides for Dream Arcades customers. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
10 things to do this weekend Dec 14, 2007
SHOP. Lincoln Park's old Tower Records location will be transformed into the MODERN VINTAGE HOLIDAY MARKET this weekend. Stock up on vintage gifts, from jewelry to handbags to silver. (Crain's Chicago Business)
How to make a Top 40 hit? Let them count the ways Dec 9, 2007
"It's much easier than going into a [now-] defunct Tower Records, and trying to get the kid behind the desk who has a Mohawk to tell you about something new, maybe, on the bluegrass scene.". Search the News Search. (Globe and Mail)
Forget MTV - Apple's iPod ads are the new music-star makers Nov 25, 2007
With Tower Records gone, and music floor space shrinking annually, physical sales are down 15 percent in the past six months, according to SoundScan. Further complicating the matter is a decline in overall band exposure. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Further Reflections Nov 7, 2007
" Coming clean If Tomine's career arc is farther along, it's in part because he started young; his first professional work, doing regular strips for Tower Records' "Pulse. " magazine, came while he was still in high school. He was "discovered" by Canadian alternative comics house Drawn erly when he sent some of his self-published mini-comics to the company's publisher, Chris Oliveros. "He'd be talented if he was 23 and doing this work," Oliveros said in an interview with the East Bay Express.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The industry is changing, but the bands play on Nov 2, 2007
In 2006, the iconic Tower Records shut its doors and parent company, Music land, of the favorite mall store Sam Goody, filed for bankruptcy. Major labels have cut their band stables by a third, Recording Industry Association of America CEO Mitch Bainwol told Rolling Stone earlier this year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Eagles try life with the big chain Oct 28, 2007
In the '70s she was the toast of the industry, a staple on FM radio, and her fans were snapping up albums at Tower Records, the Wherehouse, Sam Goody, and Musicland, all of which have gone out of business in recent years. Three decades later Sam Feldman, Mitchell's manager, has to wonder, "Where is somebody like Joni going to get heard?". (Boston Globe)
50 local firms help supply first Walgreens in Hawaii Oct 23, 2007
The nation's largest drugstore chain said its store on Ke'eaumoku Street near Ala Moana Center in the former Tower Records building will open Nov. 1 following a 9 a.m. blessing. After that, the store will operate 24 hours a day. (Honolulu Advertiser)
City of West Hollywood, HANSON and Tom's Shoes Will Join Together to Fight Poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 Oct 20, 2007
The route will start at West Hollywood City Hall and proceed west to Holloway Drive up to the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Horn Avenue to the old Tower Records parking lot in West Hollywood. TOMS Shoes will be sold at the Tower Records parking lot, with the pairs donated being delivered by the team as part of TOMS Shoe drop trip to children in South Africa, set for next month ... HANSON will also perform a mini-concert at the Tower Records parking lot of songs from their recent album The... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MOMania: Taking kids to church What's your favorite R.E.M. album? Oct 5, 2007
I heard it played at midnight on the release date on a station in Augusta (which didn t have places like Tower Records that stayed open late on Monday nights so you could buy new releases early). From Radio Song to Losing My Religion I was hooked, and the rest of the album was great too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
AMC to close Dupont Circle Theater in January Oct 1, 2007
Despite speculation that a movie theater might move into the space formerly occupied by Tower Records at GW, Executive Vice President Lou Katz said the space is not large enough. Student Association President Nicole Capp also said there is no pressure from the SA to bring a theater to campus. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
10 businesses facing extinction in 10 years Sep 28, 2007
One of the most prominent music retailers, Tower Records, shut down all 89 stores last year after concluding it couldn't withstand the onslaught of online music stores and chains like Wal-Mart, which can offer lower prices and sell other items to offset the smaller number of CDs being sold. Odds of survival in 10 years: Great, if you consider Wal-Mart a record store. (MSNBC -- Business)
Helicopters have neighbors abuzz Sep 22, 2007
"Authority members directed Cloutier to review tower records and Dolomanuk's video to help resolve the problems involving Silver State and the residents.Melbourne City Councilor Richard Contreras, a Melbourne Airport Authority member, said, if it is found that Silver State is violating any agreement, then the airport should "look at contract criteria for cancellation. "There are similar issues raised with Silver State in Valkaria.Earlier this week, at a lengthy and contentious meeting at the... (Florida Today)
Zavvi savvy? (IT'S THE ODD NEW NAME FOR VIRGIN MEGASTORES) Sep 18, 2007
Casualties have included MVC, Music Zone and Fopp while other names - such as Tower Records - have also disappeared from the high street recently. But Douglas insisted that the failure of some of its rivals had created a "gap in the market". (Mirror.co.uk)
Branson sells Virgin Megastores Sep 17, 2007
Familiar names such as Andy's Records, Tower Records, MVC, Music Zone and Fopp have all disappeared from the high street, as CD sales fell victim to rising digital downloads, pirating, and competition from cut-price retailers such as supermarkets. Mr Douglas, managing director for the new company, said: "This deal secures an exciting future for Zavvi and for all our staff, with a real belief that, despite escalating competition, there is still very much a place on an increasingly homogenised... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Richard Branson considers sale of Virgin Megastores Sep 17, 2007
Andy's Records, MVC, Tower Records, Music Zone and Fopp have all gone into administration and last month they were followed by ChoicesUK after it could not find a buyer. The sector now only boasts HMV and Virgin Megastores as national chains. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Labor Day marks summer's end and the arrival of autumn Sep 3, 2007
Christmas is a way off, but it's already Halloween at the Halloween Superstore in the old Tower Records site at Bay Street and Columbus Avenue in North Beach and at shopping malls all around the Bay Area. The Halloween Store, 7,000 square feet packed with ghosts and ghouls, witch hats and scary masks, is a sure mark of an early autumn. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The music man Sep 3, 2007
After more than two decades in the music industry, Rubin said he believed it would have to move to a subscription-based system. But panic has set in, and now it's no longer about making music, it's all about how to sell music. (International Herald Tribune)
Digital plays swan song for Plymouth's Revolution Aug 30, 2007
Tower Records no longer occupies the corner of Newbury Street and Massachusetts Avenue in Boston; it was replaced by Virgin Megastore, and now it's a. Newbury Comics has stores in Avon, Braintree, and Kingston, but they're filled with more comic books and pop culture knickknacks than actual music. (Boston Globe -- Business)
Apple & The DRM Free Market Madness Aug 22, 2007
70+% of the buyers of Real, Walmart, eMusic AND Tower records are playing their digital tunes on iPods, where Apple is pulling in probably 60% marging (compared to the 3% margin on tunes). Then, most of these services don t get the other part of it. (GigaOm)
ChoicesUK fails to find a buyer Aug 22, 2007
In the past four years many of the music chains on the UK high street have failed: Andy's Records, MVC, Tower Records, Music Zone and Fopp have all gone into administration. HMV and Virgin Megastores survived. (Telegraph.co.uk)
1. Ann Taylor out at Peabody Place; new plans in play Aug 16, 2007
California-based Tower Records closed its 20,844-square-foot Peabody Place location in October 2006 when the company went bankrupt. In November 2006, Muvico announced it was closing eight screens at Peabody Place because of low attendance. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Ann Taylor Loft leaving Peabody Place Aug 15, 2007
Tower Records closed its 20,844-square-foot Peabody Place location in October 2006 when the Sacramento, Calif. company went bankrupt. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Girls about town Aug 12, 2007
Furthermore, Hotlink customers get to purchase Gwen Stefanis second album, The Sweet Escape, released under Universal Music Malaysia, at 20% off at all Rock Corner and Tower Records outlets. All they need to do is show a Gwen Stefani wallpaper downloaded from the Hotlink website to enjoy the benefit. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Walgreens buys Kapiolani office building Aug 9, 2007
-based drug store chain plans to open its first store in the Islands at the former Tower Records site at the corner of Kapiolani and Keeaumoku Street before Thanksgiving ... Polzin said that store, which will occupy the old Tower Records store is smaller than most Walgreens, whose standard footprint is 14,500 square feet, and it won't have a drive-through pharmacy nor much parking ... The former Tower Records site is on leased land that abuts the office building's nearly one-acre parcel, which... (Pacific Business News, HI)
Havre’s Barts published in national textbook Aug 7, 2007
The book, which this morning pulled 2,360 hits on an Internet search, is listed for sale on Web sites including those for Tower Records, Hastings Books, Barnes , amazon. com and medical textbook sites. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Aug 6, 2007
They will be replacing two utility poles near the former Tower Records location because the existing poles are damaged. On-street parking in the area will be restricted and Makaloa Street will also be reduced to one lane (Ewa-bound only) between Amana and Keeaumoku streets from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day, according to HECO.. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Firm looks set to buy EMI Aug 2, 2007
Tower Records, the music retailer under bankruptcy protection, won approval of its plan to complete liquidation proceedings and distribute as much as $138 million to creditors, who claim that they are owed $522 million. A U.S. bankruptcy judge in Wilmington, Delaware, Brendan Linehan Shannon, on Tuesday approved the plan, which was funded by the sale of the company's assets. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Yesterday's rocker takes a new stage Jul 27, 2007
After his daughter was born, he headed to Tower Records, looking for something in the children's section that would allow him to introduce her to the music he loved, but found little he could stomach. So he made a cassette of family music, intended for distribution to friends and Brooklyn neighbors. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
ICBC's Ranking, Credit Suisse's Hedge, Subprime Buyout Jul 27, 2007
Last year, Great American acquired Tower Records for $134. 3 million at a bankruptcy auction and liquidated the chain's 89 stores. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Daily Briefing Jul 14, 2007
Settlement OK'd for Tower Records. Washington - A judge has approved a settlement that will allow defunct music retailer Tower Records to pocket $3 ... signed off on the pact Tower Records reached with two companies that conducted going-out-of-business sales at its stores last year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Walgreens confident of success in Hawaii Jul 14, 2007
The Walgreens at the former Tower Records site on Keeaumoku Street is under construction and expected to open in November, according to Polzin. Walgreens on the sites of the former Star Market in Kaneohe and at the former Kam Bowl in Kalihi should open sometime within the next year. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Technology Can Wreck Your Shares Jul 12, 2007
This comes after world famous Tower Records went bankrupt and HMV Group (LSE: HMV) reported a 51% decline in profit on 26th June. There aren't problems only in music retailing. (Sky News)
