Sam Ash Closes Stores as Hobbyist Shoppers Turn to Amazon

As Amazon gains share in hobby retail categories, specialty retailers such as Sam Ash are taking a hit. The music retailer announced Thursday (May 2) that it is closing all its stores.“It is with a heavy heart that we announce that effective May 2nd 2024, all Sam Ash Music Store locations will begin store closing sales,” the company stated. “…Thank you for allowing us to serve musicians like you for 100 years.”The news came nearly two months after reports of the company closing 18 stores, including its New ...