CIMS WEEKLY CHART: WEEK ENDING 3/26/20
Hi everyone,
On a positive note, I am happy to announce that we have added a new member to the CIMS Group; Neat Neat Neat Records in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Previously under the ownership of Morrison Agen, this store was a member of the AIMS coalition. Bob and Chris Roets of Wooden Nickel (already members of the CIMS family) purchased the store at the end of 2019 and we are delighted to add this store to our organization.
A little about Neat, Neat, Neat from new owner Bob Roets:
Neat Neat Neat Records opened on the south side of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana in February 2011. New/used vinyl along with a selection of stereo equipment was the focus of this small store at the time with the goal of stocking titles the other record stores didn’t have. The store has since expanded twice and now occupies the entire first floor of its building. In 2018 a permanent stage was added for live performances along with an expanded “hi-fi” room and in 2019 a bar was added to serve food and alcohol. Wooden Nickel Records purchased this store and brand in November 2019. Adding a downtown location had been on our wish list for many years and with nearly 40 years in the business, we felt as though this store would satisfy our longtime downtown location wish and we were committed to improving on what was already present. We have been increasing the already large vinyl and stereo selection, increasing the new/used CD selection and adding new inventory items like t-shirts, guitar supplies amongst many other lifestyle departments that had not been available here. The goal is to have this brand and its unique culture and community coexist with Wooden Nickel Records by offering the same great selection but with a twist different from its Wooden Nickel brothers. Neat Neat Neat Records had been a member of the AIMS coalition for several years and is so stoked to be the newest member of CIMS! The future is bright!
Let’s hope that soon we can all be back to visiting and shopping our favorite record stores out there. Until then, please be safe and remember to do what you can to support your favorite independent record store.
Here are the charts,
Andrea
Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
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Ivy
Apartment Life
(Atlantic)
Andrea Paschal - Executive Director CIMS/ThinkIndie
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