Retail
Retail stores — from fashion boutiques to supermarkets — use background music to influence browsing behaviour, dwell time, and purchase intent. North et al. (1999) demonstrated that genre congruence between music and merchandise significantly increases purchase intention.
Venue Types in the Retail Industry
Music Licensing for Retail
Businesses in the retail industry playing recorded music in public-facing spaces must hold licences from the relevant collecting societies in their country. The exact organisations and fees depend on the country of operation and the specific venue type.
Royalty-Free Music for Retail
Track Studios provides business music with an AI-generated catalog not registered with any collecting society. Retail businesses using the included catalog are not invoiced by STIM, GEMA, PRS, ASCAP, BMI, or other PROs.
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