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Retail & Business June 1, 2017

EHX Discontinues Amazon Sales

On May 31, Electro-Harmonix (EHX) sent out the following message: Dear Valued Customer, 

Electro-Harmonix has determined that practices adopted by Amazon.com are compromising the competitiveness of our brand. 

Consequently, we…

MMR Staff
Jun 1, 2017
Retail & Business May 30, 2017

Italian Speaker Imports names Grajewski director of sales

Italian Speaker Imports (I.S.I. / FBT U.S.A.) has announced the addition of Chris Grajewski as its new director of sales. A seasoned professional with a love for all things audio,…

MMR Staff
May 30, 2017
Retail & Business May 30, 2017

Italian Speaker Imports Names Grajewski Director of Sales

Italian Speaker Imports (I.S.I. / FBT U.S.A.) has announced the addition of Chris Grajewski as its new director of sales. A seasoned professional with a love for all things audio,…

MMR Staff
May 30, 2017
Retail & Business May 26, 2017

JHS shuffles HK Audio sales

JHS has announced that HK Audio sales will now be handled exclusively by its Pro-Audio sales team. Previously both the JHS MI and Pro Audio sales managers were advising and selling…

MMR Staff
May 26, 2017
Retail & Business May 11, 2017

Hat’s Off to Our ‘Century Club’ MI Retailers!

Just as last May found us recognizing suppliers of musical instruments who have weathered changes in the market and popular culture, as well as personal challenges, in order to make…

MMR Staff
May 11, 2017
Retail & Business May 4, 2017

NAMM Top 100 Dealers to be Honored in Nashville

 NAMM has announced the list of music product retailers to be recognized at The Top 100 Dealer Awards. The annual awards show recognizes the industry’s outstanding music retailers who demonstrate exceptional commitment…

MMR Staff
May 4, 2017
Retail & Business May 4, 2017

NAMM reveals Top 100 dealers

MIA favourites Andertons and Millers Music have made this year's NAMM Top 100 dealers list. The two are the only UK representatives on the list, which only features stores from…

MMR Staff
May 4, 2017
Retail & Business April 28, 2017

Thieves hit Lincoln shop

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MMR Staff
Apr 28, 2017
Retail & Business April 21, 2017

Music & Arts Opens Colorado Springs Store

Music & Arts has announced the opening of their Colorado Springs, Colorado location. This new location is part of the company's 65th anniversary celebration, which will include additional new store…

MMR Staff
Apr 21, 2017
Retail & Business April 19, 2017

New sales and marketing head for Focusrite

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MMR Staff
Apr 19, 2017
Retail & Business April 13, 2017

Retail Boot Camp to Return to Summer 2017 NAMM Show

This July, Retail Boot Camp will return to the 2017 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville at Music City Center. On July 12, Retail Boot Camp will feature a one-day intensive…

MMR Staff
Apr 13, 2017