News: Acquisition

August 01, 2022

Guitar Center Business Solutions Acquires Cutting Edge Systems

Guitar Center has announced that its Business Solutions division has acquired Cutting Edge Systems Corporation, a technology installation firm based in New…

July 28, 2022

Excelcia Music Publishing Acquires Kendor Music

Excelcia Music Publishing has acquired Kendor Music. Kendor Music is a well-established leader in publishing educational editions for jazz ensemble, string…

June 27, 2022

Willis Music Acquires Buddy Roger’s Music

The Willis Music Company has announced it acquired Buddy Roger’s Music on June 20. Buddy Roger’s has been a leader in school music in the Cincinnati area…

June 17, 2022

West Music Acquires Griggs Music

West Music has announced it will acquire 119-year-old B&O dealer Griggs Music. Griggs Music is located in Davenport, Iowa, and West Music is based in nearby…

June 10, 2022

Music & Arts Adds 2 More Stores

Music & Arts has recently added two new stores: a brand-new store location in Rockwall, Texas, and a new location in the Portland, Oregon, area through the…

May 25, 2022

Music & Arts Acquires Ken Stanton Music

Music & Arts has acquired Ken Stanton Music, a major player in the Atlanta B&O market. Since 2021, Music & Arts, which is celebrating its 70th…

May 19, 2022

Korg USA Acquires Majority Interest in Darkglass

Korg USA has acquired a majority interest in Darkglass Electronics, a Helsinki, Finland-based manufacturer of handmade bass guitar equipment. Korg USA has…

May 16, 2022

Music & Arts Acquires Central Instrument Company in Ohio

Music & Arts has announced it has acquired the company previously known as Central Instrument Company (CIC), a longtime musical instrument repair, retail…