Record Store Day Founder Chris Brown Exits Bull Moose After 30-Year Legacy
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Chris Brown, creator of Record Store Day and longtime Bull Moose executive, departs the Maine music retailer after three decades to launch his own music marketing venture. His visionary leadership helped grow the chain to 11 stores and established Record Store Day as a global celebration of independent record stores.
End of an Era: Last Two Sam Goody Music Stores Announce 2025 Closure
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The final two Sam Goody stores in Ohio and Oregon will permanently close in early 2025, marking the end of the iconic music retailer's 73-year legacy. Once a nationwide powerhouse with 320 locations, Sam Goody's closure reflects the industry's shift from physical media to digital streaming.