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How this music store owner is dealing with skyrocketing demand and a stalling supply chain

Jun 16, 2021
Demand for instruments hasn't slowed down during the pandemic, and the reopening of venues means even more business.
Consumer interest in guitars and other instruments has increased during the pandemic and the  reopening period.
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Texas governor pauses reopening the state as COVID-19 cases rise

Jun 26, 2020
But Gov. Greg Abbott also said he is not telling businesses to close back up.
Texas consumers and business owners and are having trouble navigating the confusing climate, as COVID-19 continues to spread.
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For retailers, reopening means rethinking everything about a store

May 5, 2020
Precautions will likely start at the door as customers return to nonessential retailers. Shopping will be a different experience.
A reopened mall in Franklin, Tennessee, on May 2. Going shopping is likely to look quite different for awhile.
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