Dealer news, store openings, sales trends, and business strategies for music retailers.
Fishman has just launched distinctive new retail packaging for its acoustic amplification products. Developed in collaboration with White Ink, a NYC-based full service branding and design agency, the packaging retains…
American Music & Sound (AM&S) has announced the appointment of Ken Blecher as national sales manager for dBTechnologies. dBTechnologies, headquartered in Bologna, Italy, is one of the industry’s forerunners in…
After three years of steady growth in the U.S., Nuvo has opened the doors of its new sales and distribution center in Boston. “It’s been exciting to come to NAMM,…
We polled more than 300 US dealers to get their thoughts on the current state of the digital keyboard and piano market. Though it’s a complaint heard frequently with respect…
Is there anything more prestigious to have at the NAMM Show then a bright shiny new 2015 Dealer's Choice Award presented by MMR sitting in your booth? It says a…
This October 31st may just be another Halloween to you, but to a substantial slice of musicians out there it’s also the third day of the AES Show, the professional…
WHAT: Fred W. Gretsch invites the public to celebrate his 50th anniversary in the music business with a free in-store event at Chicago Music Exchange. The event will feature a meet…
Scottish indie, Kenny's Music is adding a fourth store to its mini-chain, opening in Aberdeen this week. The dealer already has shops open in Dundee, Dunfermline and GlasgowThe new shop,…
Gallaghers Music in Grimsby has moved to the town’s regenerated Freeman Street area, taking advantage of bigger premises, lower rent and greater footfall. Owner Lee Gallagher, says he is also benefitting…
Roland Corporation U.S. has launched the Roland Merchandise Store:merch.rolandus.com, its first official online store for apparel and accessories. Musicians and fans can find stylish men’s and women’s AIRA-branded outerwear and…
Another UK music shop has closed down, with the Purple Ukulele in Tiverton, Devon shutting its doors, after the owner decided to call it a day just three years since opening up. The shop…
Every December for more than two decades, the readers of MMR have selected the top instruments and MI products across an array of categories. The Dealers’ Choice Awards honour those…
