Tanglewood reshuffles Benelux distribution
Tanglewood has appointed BMI Groothandel BV as its exclusive distribution partner for the Benelux territory. BMI will replace AB Music in Belgium and Benelly in Holland, adding the Tanglewood brand…
Broad-range of Activities at Music China Converging Business, Music, and Culture
From October 14 – 17, Music China will be jam-packed with more than a thousand of concurrent forums, conferences, indoor and outdoor shows and live performances to jazz up the…
TOP TEN: Lessons the German car industry can learn from MI
Seems our friends in the German car industry have run into a spot of schwierigkeiten (that’s trouble to you and me) with that pesky emissions malarky. Maybe they could do with…
Music China reveals show programme
Music China has revealed more about the various elements of its upcoming show in Shanghai in October. From 14th – 17th October, the expo will feature more than a thousand forums,…
Another UK music shop closes down
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…
23rd Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards now open
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…
RETAIL THERAPY: Selling the high-end
In the second part of his exclusive feature for MMR Global, in-store marketing expert and retail consultant Corin Birchall, one of the UK industry’s foremost and experienced thought leaders on using the…
Allen & Heath shuffles Italian distribution
Allen & Heath has overhauled its distribution strategy in Italy, recruiting Exhibo to manage the brand’s installation, touring, rental and broadcast sales portfolio, while existing partner, EKO Music will focus on the MI…
Largest NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia Yet
Russia’s only international music-trade exhibition featured more than 160 extensive business and public events programs that were highly received at NAMM Musikmesse Russia 2015 and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia…
RETAIL THERAPY: Add-ons and upselling
In-store marketing expert and retail consultant, Corin Birchall is one of the UK industry’s foremost and experienced thought leaders on using the right sales techniques in MI stores. Here he…
Alvarez signs Japanese distribution deal
Alvarez Guitars has signed a new distribution deal for Japan, with the Kanda Shokai group. Starting in November, Kanda Shokai will be supplying retailers in Japan with Alvarez guitars and accessories.…
Hal Leonard to Distribute NBA, NFL, and NHL-Licensed Musical Products
Hal Leonard Corporation and Woodrow Guitar have partnered to bring exclusive NBA, NFL and NHL-series instruments and accessories to sports fans, collectors, and music lovers across North America. Starting…