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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
Retail & Business April 13, 2017

KMC Names Deibler Pro Audio Sales Developent Manager

KMC has announced the appointment of Derik Deibler to the newly created position of KMC Pro Audio sales development manager, reporting directly to KMC vice president of Sales James Tsaptsinos.…

MMR Staff
Apr 13, 2017
Retail & Business April 11, 2017

Music & Arts Offers Free Workshops for Piano Instructors

Music & Arts has teamed up with different music publishers to create a new program of piano workshops this year, which run from May to September 2017. All the workshops are…

MMR Staff
Apr 11, 2017
Retail & Business April 6, 2017

Carlson to Head Sales Team at Phil Jones Bass

Phil Jones Bass/Pure Sound (PJB) has announced the appointment of Rick Carlson to the position of director of Sales and Marketing. Carlson will oversee the management and expansion of the…

MMR Staff
Apr 6, 2017
Retail & Business April 6, 2017

Galaxy Audio Names Nisewonger AV Dealer of 2016

Galaxy Audio has named Nisewonger AV of Lawrenceville, Georgia their dealer of 2016. Nisewonger AV has used many Galaxy products when installing sound systems in elementary, middle, and high schools,…

MMR Staff
Apr 6, 2017
Retail & Business April 5, 2017

Passarelli to Head Canadian Sales Division for Korg USA

​After six years of proving to be an integral part of Korg USA’s sales team, Inside Sales Rep, John Passarelli, was recently promoted to Canadian sales manager. John’s new role…

MMR Staff
Apr 5, 2017