POLL: How was 2015 for your store?
As the year draws to a close, time to get a sense of how retailers fared over the last 12 months with a very simple question – how was it…
Sweetwater’s Surack Purchases Mynett Music
Chuck Surack, founder and president of Sweetwater has purchased Mynett Music Company, which will become a part of the Sweetwater family of companies. Mynett Music will retain its name and…
New UK chief for Fender
Following Graeme Mathieson’s step to European chief, Fender GBI has promoted Jim O’Connor to the position of general manager. O’Connor joined the firm in 2008 as a district sales manager and was…
32nd Annual Fifty Dealer/Fifty State Review & Forecast
ALABAMA Art’s Music Shop Montgomery How did 2015 compare to 2014 for your store? Our 2015 rental season was up (over 2014) – More students signing up for band and…
Three Tips to Survive the Hourglass Economy
If you can imagine the shape of an hourglass, it may help you understand the reality of our current economy as well as the economic trends experienced by most of…
23rd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2015 Dealers’ Choice Awards saw a comprehensive overhaul of the entire nomination and voting process. Safeguards are now in place to ensure against “ballot stuffing” (multiple votes from the…
The Mystique of the Sale Price
Three years ago, department store J.C. Penney infamously implemented an experiment in retail pricing that has since become a staple of business texts. Hoping to appear more authentic and genuine…
‘In Their Own Words’
While contemplating how best to summarize the world of MI retail over the past twelve months, it occurred to me that I’ve only recently spoken and emailed with a handful…
New music dealer for Poole
A new music store has opened in Poole, Dorset, boasting retail space and a live music venue. Freestyle Guitars and Accessories in Holton Heath Trading Park stocks a range including…
Analyst report highlights ‘risky’ Gibson tactics
MI companies are trying various approaches to boost growth in the mature US market, says a Moody’s Investors Service report, with Gibson’s tactics highlighted as the most risky. The new report…
German trade bodies plan day of action
A number of German musical bodies are uniting to create a day of action next year to encourage music making. Similar to other countries’ own industry days, the aim is…
Guitar Club looking to branch out
Vintage guitar lending library Guitar Club, is looking to extend its reach beyond London by creating a nation-wide network of dealers and vintage guitar owners and enthusiasts. The brainchild of…