Dealer news, store openings, sales trends, and business strategies for music retailers.
[caption id="attachment_71168" align="alignleft" width="460"] Rulon Brown assembling Key Leaves GapCap at home during COVID-19[/caption] With so many of its retail partners unable to function normally due to the Covid-19 health…
[caption id="attachment_71161" align="alignleft" width="460"] Jody Espina announces the JodyJazz “Dealer COVID-19 Direct Sales Advocacy Program”[/caption] With so many of its retail partners unable to function normally due to the current health…
In light of retail store closures due to COVID-19 precautions, the Percussion Marketing Council has revised the “Get Your Sticks Together” free drum lesson program to include online lessons. Currently,…
As music recording began moving into the DIY realm 30-some-odd years ago, MI retail responded by establishing its own footprint in that category. What began with a Tascam PortaStudio and…
[caption id="attachment_71006" align="alignleft" width="331"] Megan Rexazin from Pixabay[/caption] When MIDI – Musical Instrument Digital Interface – first came on the scene in 1983, it ushered in a revolution that essentially…
This spring Taylor Guitars is rolling out a promotion that will be music to the ears of European players. During the Taylor Days Spring Sales Event, from now through to May…
A free, online session about how MI retailers can navigate their business amidst COVID-19-related disruptions to normal life on Thursday, March 26 at 11 am PDT. Register today! How do you…
Group One Limited, the Long Island-based US distributor for numerous professional audio and lighting manufacturers, announces that it has appointed Brandon Tsaptsinos to serve as the national sales manager for…
D'Addario Europe has entered into an agreement with its Italian distributor, Bode S.R.L., to end its business relationship and for D’Addario Europe to commence direct distribution to the Italian dealer…
Guitar Center has celebrated the opening of its latest retail location – an 11,000-square-foot facility in Johnson City, Tennessee (3023 Peoples St. Johnson City). The store offers an expansive set…
Band directors can take their marching band to the next level by attending the second annual CSI Workshop for the Marching Arts, hosted by the Conn-Selmer Division of Education. The…
[caption id="attachment_70352" align="alignleft" width="409"] Gustavo Hurtado[/caption] Korg USA, one of the industries longest running and most respected brand owners and distributors in the MI market has expanded its reach beyond…
