iTunes one of top ten biggest music sellers in US
According to an NPD survey, iTunes is now the seventh biggest music seller in the US, ahead of Tower Records and Sam Goody, with Wal-Mart at the top of the list.…
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European retailers put pressure on labels over digital exclusives
GERA-Europe has urged record labels to end pre-release digital exclusives, such as EMI's Coldplay deal with iTunes, arguing they unfairly disadvantage high-street retailers.…
HMV Canada boycott Alanis Morissette over exclusivity deal
HMV Canada has removed Alanis Morissette albums from its shelves after Maverick gave Starbucks exclusive rights to sell an acoustic version of Jagged Little Pill.…
Dr Dre absent as lawyers seek dismissal of DVD lawsuit in Michigan
Dr Dre's lawyers have asked a Flint, Michigan judge to dismiss a suit by three former Detroit City employees over their inclusion in a 2002 DVD.…
Walmart to push Apple iPod Shuffle in US stores
Walmart is reportedly finalising a promotional deal with Apple to give the cheaper iPod Shuffle priority positioning in 5000 US stores from March.…
Napster forms alliance with Best Buy
Napster and US retailer Best Buy have signed a strategic marketing alliance that will promote the Napster subscription service in Best Buy stores and online.…
US schools and libraries get free CDs as part of anti-trust settlement
US schools and libraries will receive thousands of free CDs as the labels fulfil obligations under an anti-trust settlement of $143 million, with 3.5 million consumers each due a $13 cheque.…
Live music sector enjoys record year in 2003
The live music sector set revenue records in 2003 despite SARS cancellations, with Pollstar's Gary Bongiovanni noting concerts cannot be stolen as recorded music can.…
Live music sector enjoys record year in 2003
The live music sector set revenue records in 2003 despite SARS cancellations, with Pollstar's Gary Bongiovanni noting concerts cannot be stolen as recorded music can.…
Rolling Stones put 40 years of music online via Rhapsody and Best Buy
The Rolling Stones' back catalogue is available for two weeks via RealNetworks Rhapsody and Best Buy, before moving to EMI's digital distribution services.…
US retailers enter race for download dominance
Six major US music retailers have acquired a controlling stake in LA download service Echo Networks, planning to secure label licences to sell music digitally.…