David Sharp
Will Emanuel discusses his interest in vinyl records at his home, Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Falmouth, Maine. The COVID-19 pandemic benefitted record store owners who saw a surge in sales. That s good news for the indie record stores ahead of Record Store Day on Saturday, June 12.
Image Credit: (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) June 08, 2021 - 9:00 PM PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Vinyl record sales surged during the pandemic as music lovers fattened their collections, and audio cassettes began a comeback as well, keeping business spinning at record stores. Easing restrictions on indoor shopping and continued interest in vinyl records provide stores and shoppers something to cheer on Saturday, the first of two Record Store Day dates. Although many stores were closed during the early part of the pandemic, people were listening to records at home and boosting online and curbside pickup sales of vinyl.
Salem Bull Moose Music workers suddenly fired
Signs posted on the entrance to Bull Moose Music in Salem, New Hampshire, announce the store is temporarily closed and applications for hire are being accepted. TIM JEAN Eagle Tribune
Published: 5/24/2021 10:32:08 AM
Former employees say the entire staff at Bull Moose Music, 419 South Broadway, was fired Friday via a mass email from longtime CFO Chris Brown.
A copy of the email provided to The Eagle-Tribune states: “Your employment at Bull Moose is terminated effective immediately. You will receive your final paycheck the usual way on the usual date.”
The Salem storefront is one of 11 in Maine and New Hampshire. All other locations were open Saturday. The retail and music store is advertised as a mega-provider of vinyl records, movies, books, games and toys.