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Sunrise Records
Sunrise Records is a Canadian music and entertainment retailer operating physical stores, with a focus on vinyl, CDs, and collectibles.
Sunrise Records
Sunrise Records is a privately held Canadian retailer specializing in physical music and media. The company was founded by Doug Putman, who also owns the chain, and has grown through acquisitions rather than organic expansion. The wealth generating the business comes from the Putman family's broader holdings in retail and entertainment. The company invests in physical retail real estate and inventory, focusing on vinyl records, compact discs, movies, and pop culture merchandise. It operates a mix of standalone stores and former HMV locations, leveraging the HMV brand in Canada under license post-acquisition. Sunrise Records sources product from major music labels and distributors, and serves a customer base of collectors and music enthusiasts. The firm employs an undisclosed number of staff across its stores, with headquarters located in Canada. It has not publicly disclosed total revenue, assets under management, or investment professionals. No philanthropic vehicles or adjacent operating companies are publicly associated with the firm. Sunrise Records' structural differentiator is its focus on physical media retail in an increasingly digital market, sustained by the vinyl revival and collector demand. The company operates as a retail operating company rather than an investment firm, with no disclosed fund structure or third-party capital management.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Sunrise Records?
Sunrise Records is owned by Doug Putman, a Canadian entrepreneur who also controls the Putman family's retail holdings. Putman has not publicly disclosed any external investors or partners in the company.
How did Sunrise Records expand its store footprint?
Sunrise Records expanded by acquiring the Canadian operations of HMV in 2017, which added dozens of locations to its existing base. The deal was reported by the CBC and other outlets at the time. The company continues to operate under both the Sunrise Records and HMV Canada brands.
Does Sunrise Records operate as a family office or investment firm?
No. Sunrise Records is a retail operating company, not a family office or asset manager. It does not manage capital for third parties or maintain an investment portfolio in the traditional sense.
What products does Sunrise Records sell?
Sunrise Records sells vinyl records, CDs, Blu-ray movies, DVDs, and pop culture merchandise such as action figures and collectibles. The company focuses on physical media formats that serve collectors and music enthusiasts.
Where is Sunrise Records headquartered?
Sunrise Records is headquartered in Canada. The specific city address has not been publicly disclosed. The company operates stores across multiple Canadian provinces.
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