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4BR Shop front attracts retailers and publishers

The 4BR Shop is providing retailers and music publishers with a fantastic way of selling their products to the world — so why not join the growing band...

4BR Shop
  The 4BR Shop provides a brilliant platform to showcase goods and products to the banding world

The 4BR Shop continues to attract a number of retailers and music publishers who are taking the opportunity to use the platform to sell their products to the banding world.

Extra dimension

Managing Director Matthew Ruel told 4BR: "The 4BR Shop platform offers an unique opportunity for businesses to add an extra dimension to their retail sales.

In the past couple of weeks we have been delighted to welcome on board Superbrass and Kirklees Music who join a stable that already includes the likes of leading retailers Band Supplies and Ev-entz as well as other music publishers."

Find out more

He added: "It is a very simple, proactive platform to use with a transparent and secure payment. We are growing the shop linked to 4BR to help promote profile, so if your business is interested why not get in touch."

To find out more contact: https://4barsrest.shop/apply-to-sell-with-us/

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