NAMM reveals Top 100 Dealers list
NAMM has revealed the final selections for its Top 100 Dealer Awards, with the UK's Absolute Music and Andertons among the few non-US dealers on the list. Now in its sixth…
Yamaha set to announce sales rise
According to forecasts, Yamaha’s group operating profit will likely increase for a fifth straight year in fiscal 2016, thanks to strong sales of musical instruments in Asia and audio equipment…
GC Opens New Location in N.Y., Closes Store in Indiana
Guitar Center recently announced the grand opening of its newest retail location, a state-of-the-art musical instrument and technology center covering 11,000 square feet in Selden, NY. The grand opening took…
Blug lines-up May UK dealer tour
German guitarist and amp designer Thomas Blug is to conduct a five-date tour of the UK in May promoting his BluGuitar AMP1 range. The AMP1 is Thomas’ footpedal-sized 100 watt valve amp…
Gold Tone Music Group Announces New Marketing Plan and Brand Sales Manager
Gold Tone Music Group has designed a plan to help boost sales in the United States. Also, as of April 7, Gianni Savino will be the new brand sales manager…
Retired Director Of Fine Arts At Bishop Ireton Feted At The Kennedy Center
Founder and President of Meredith Music, Garwood Whaley, who retired from Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria in 2004 after serving as the director of fine arts at the school…
LOUD Names Robinson Director of Sales
LOUD Technologies Inc. (LOUD) announces the appointment of Loren Robinson to the position of director of sales, Independent Accounts (North America) for the Mackie and Ampeg brands. Robinson comes to…
Korg adds to Jupiter sales force
Korg UK has appointed Stuart Middleton to the position of area sales manager, southern England, for the Jupiter Brass brand. Middleton brings over 20 years of retail experience and 12…
Relish readies UK launch with value-added dealer packages
Swiss manufacturer, Relish Guitars, is launching its range of innovative design-led guitars in the UK with a number of different purchase packages offering up to a 79 per cent ROI.…
GC Pro Names Sullivan National Sales Manager
Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), has appointed Jessica R. (Jess) Sullivan to the position of national sales manager. The announcement was made by Bradley Johnson, GC Pro Director, and reflects the…
Retail body backs venue legislation
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has welcomed the new legislation designed to safeguard music venues in England. An amendment to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order…
Music Exchange Named ‘Dealer of the Year’ by Yamaha
The Keyboard division of Yamaha Corporation of America names Music Exchange “Overall Dealer of the Year” for the second year in a row at the 2016 NAMM Show, held recently…