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Survey: Piano & Keyboard Market

March 6, 2011

MMR recently polled over 100 piano & keyboard dealers to get their input on the state of the market. While some of the data would suggest a “more of the same” status, across the board (the difference between those reporting up, down, and static sales was a whopping seven percent), most we heard from shared positive expectations for the coming quarter, though with a keen awareness of changes to the retail landscape and the mindset of the end-user.

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Steinway Reports Quarterly Earnings

March 4, 2011

Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: LVB) today (March 3) reported earnings for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2010.

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Pleyel Now Making Furniture

December 9, 2010

In an effort to combat rising competition from offshore manufacturers and difficult economic times, revered piano manufacturer Pleyel is now entering the high-end furniture market. Click to see a video.

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Tibaldeo Files for Chapter 11

December 3, 2010

Victor Tibaldeo, founder of Miami’s iconic Victor Pianos & Organs, , has filed a personal Chapter 11 bankruptcy as he tries to reorganize his company.

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Roland Piano Dealers at Rogers International Meeting

November 18, 2010

In conjunction with the recent Rodgers International Dealer Meeting, Roland Corporation U.S. gathered with key Roland piano dealers at Rodgers in Hillsboro, Oregon.

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