Right As Rain: How Rain Retail Software is Streamlining Stores Across America
If a salesperson approached you at NAMM and told you that you could increase your sales by 20 percent, you’d probably say thanks but no thanks – there’s no way…
…And We’re Live! Live Streaming Lessons and Content from Your Store is Easier Than You Think!
With physical contact limited due to COVID-19, smart retailers are looking for new ways they can keep their lesson programs going strong and stay connected with their customers. Live streaming…
Peavey Shares Music Dealer Appreciation on Social Media
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact the music retail industry, Peavey Electronics is leveraging their social media presence to “share the love” with music merchants. During these challenging times, thousands…
SSL's DeGeorge is Promoted to National Sales Manager, Audio Creation Products
Solid State Logic (SSL) announced that it has appointed Marc DeGeorge to National Sales Manager, Audio Creation Products. DeGeorge, who was previously U.S. Sales and Marketing Manager, Music Products, will…
GAMA Shares Updates on Teaching Guitar Workshops
On Thursday, May 21, MMR received a letter from GAMA regarding the status of Teaching Guitar Workshops 2020. The letter, written by Glen McCarthy, states: “After a GAMA board meeting…
QSC and Mainline Marketing Announce Sales Partnership
QSC announces Mainline Marketing, an independent manufacturer rep firm, will represent the QSC Systems and Live Sound business in Florida and Puerto Rico, effective May 25, 2020. Mainline Marketing will…
Audio-Technica and Discogs Announce Partnership in Support of Record Stores Around the World
Audio-Technica and online record marketplace Discogs today announced a partnership in support of record stores around the world. Audio-Technica will be supporting Discogs on their Homespun series, which sees record stores…
Danley Adjusts Former Grocery Store Acoustics for Immanuel Baptist Church
Immanuel Baptist Church has been serving Little Rock, Arkansas for 125 years, and it recently upped its commitment with the creation of “City Center,” a community center with an 800-person…
Breedlove Guitars offers ‘A Cure for the Quarantine Blues’ Program for Dealers
With deep discounts on select models, Breedlove Guitars now offers “A Cure for the Quarantine Blues,” a program designed to assist dealers as they prepare to reopen or resume shipping…
Hal Leonard Announces Enhanced Program for Retailers to Benefit from Website Sales
The Hal Leonard Shopping Cart program, where consumers shopping on halleonard.com “check out” by selecting a retailer of their choice, has transferred millions of dollars a year in sales to…
NEW NAMM U Webinar - COVID Retail Recovery: How to Reopen for Business
Following up on his popular NAMM U webinar, Bob Phibbs (a.k.a., "The Retail Doctor") returns on Thursday, May 7 for an online session about reopening a music retail business in the "new normal." He’ll…
Locked Down: MI Retail Response to COVID-19
For those problems without an immediate solution, what does one do? You try your best and evolve as developments unfold. For those in MI – as in virtually every industry…