MIA doles out annual awards
UK trade body the MIA, gave out its annual gongs at the London Hilton Metropole, with no huge surprises on the night as PMT and Barnes & Mullins walked away with the top…
SOMM and Musikmesse huddle up
German trade body, the Society Of Music Merchants (SOMM), says it is forming a closer working relationship with Musikmesse. The joint announcement is a little light on exactly how…
Hal Leonard to Distribute Grundorf Cases
Hal Leonard is now the distributor of select Grundorf Corporation products into North America and Canada. The joint announcement was made by Frank Grund, president of Grundorf Corporation, and Brad…
Guitar Center Launches New Website
Guitar Center has launched its new redesigned website at www.guitarcenter.com. The new site offers a more seamless omni-channel user interface, along with increased scalability, stability and performance. Based on the current…
One week to go before Dealers’ Choice voting closes
There is exactly one week to go before voting in this year’s MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards closes. Every December for more than two decades, the readers of MMR have selected…
Musikmesse outlines ‘new concept’
Musikmesse has, once again, outlined its new programme for next year’s show, including its new Business Meets Business hall. The expo’s “new concept” includes public opening across all days, but…
UFiP cymbals opens new retail network
The Music Shipping is backing its Italian UFiP cymbals range with a major promotion which will see a number of approved stockists apppointed across the UK. The new UFiP programme will…
Audio Source, Inc. adds Madlener to Sales Force
Audio Source, Inc. has announced the appointment of Mike Madlener to the role of territory manager, effective August 1, 2015. Madlener has over 10 years of experience in all phases…
New compact amps from Mesa Boogie
Mesa/Boogie has announced a new compact 35 watt head and combo. Handmade in Petaluma CA, The Mark Five: 35 is a continuation of the Mark series’ ‘living history of MESA/Boogie’.…
Folkestone dealer wins Tanglewood window competition
The recent Tanglewood autumn window display competition saw more than 100 dealers dressing their main showroom windows to enter. The competition was wholly designed to invigorate the store’s footfall either…
US SECTOR FOCUS: Drums and Percussion
Based on this month’s survey – sent out to over 450 MI retailers, globally – electronic drums & percussion represent a fairly static market segment in 2015. While more participants…
Electronic Drums & Percussion: Electronic Drums Continue to Appeal to a Niche Market, While Hybrid Kits are Here to Stay
Based on this month’s survey – sent out to over 450 MI retailers, globally – electronic drums & percussion represent a fairly static market segment in 2015. While more participants…