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INDUSTRYBest Buy Sells DellGuitar Center now has a peer also selling Dell Computers. In a signits direct sales approach to consumers may be waning, Dell Computerswill now be sold in more than 900 Best Buy stores. Guitar Centerannounced it would sell Dell Computers at its stores during October’sAES show.Meridian Ditches GuitarsMeridian Music Company in Carmel, Ind., announced it isclosing its guitar shop. The store expected its department closingsale to end by the new year. Meridian Music’s Piano, Organ, andEducation divisions remain open.Correction: In the November issue of the Music & SoundRetailer, in our Latest section on page 3, we said Guitar Centerwas purchased by an affiliate of Bain Capital Partners. GC waspurchased by Bain Capital itself, not an affiliate. We regret the error.NASMD Speakers NamedThe program has been set for the 2008 NASMD Convention,which will take place March 26 to 29, at the Rosen Shingle CreekResort in Orlando. Among the speakers scheduled are Steven S.Little, senior consultant for Inc. Magazine; Bob Morrison, executivevice president and chairman emeritus of the Music For All Foundation;Edwin Watts, founder and CEO of retailer Edwin Watts Golf;and Robyn Benincasa of World Class Teams.QRS Music TechnologiesMisses Reporting DeadlineThe National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) delistedQRS Music Technologies on Nov. 15. QRS was listed as an Over theCounter stock.The delisting occurred because the NASD said QRS had not filedits annual report, called a form 10-KSB, on time. QRS said a monthearlier it was still in the process of gathering information required forthat report.FULLDISCOUNT.COMFDW NOW ACCESSIBLE ONLINE!Full Discount Wholesale is the premier supplier ofProfessional Audio, Video, A/V and Lightingequipment to resellers and contractors.FDW Offers:Extensive InventoryLow Cost ShippingLow Minimum OrdersHundreds of the top brandsFriendly, Experienced Sales ProsExceptional Customer Service12 JANUARY 2008233JN08_p_001-041.indd 1212/21/2007 8:44:00 AM