Dealer news, store openings, sales trends, and business strategies for music retailers.
MakeMusic, the company behind MakeMusic Cloud and MakeMusic Shop, announced the launch of MakeMusic Shop, a digital sheet music storefront built specifically for music educators. The storefront allows educators to…
Graph Tech Guitar Labs launched a new online store for the United Kingdom, making it easier for musicians, guitar builders, repair shops and retailers throughout the region to access genuine…
ADJ Products has expanded and restructured its U.S. sales and technical support team to facilitate continued growth and brand awareness in the professional lighting, LED video, and audio markets. The…
Portman’s Music Superstore, a cornerstone of music retail and music education across Georgia and South Carolina, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026. Founded in downtown Savannah in 1936, Portman’s…
Fishman is pleased to announce that Billy Martinez has joined the company as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Billy’s quarter century of industry experience includes, most recently, 10 years…
Martin Audio solutions have been installed at Lina Stores locations in Shoreditch and Manchester. Integrator Evolve AV specified the audio systems to deliver high-quality, discrete audio capable of providing impact…
I first met The Chapman Brothers a few years back when I worked on a NAMM project with Jeremy Chapman. I didn’t get to hear them play music until a…
Rhodes Music announces the latest release in its Custom Shop series: the MK8 ‘Marshmallow,’ available to order from April 9 through April 23. Defined by a pastel pink finish and…
The nation’s largest music store — located on the Sweetwater campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana — is getting even bigger. Sweetwater is unveiling a significant update to its retail store,…
After more than 164 years serving musicians, educators and institutions, Daynes Music Company — one of the oldest continuously operated family music retailers in the United States — has announced…
By Christian Wissmuller As the MI industry continues to navigate shifting consumer expectations, omnichannel retail, and margin pressure, Guitar Center is making a deliberate bet on artificial intelligence as a…
NAMM and the NAMM Foundation have announced the creation of the Skip Maggiora Innovation Award, a new retail award to be given annually at The NAMM Show. Each year, the…
