Roland Further Expands U.S. Team
As part of its continued expansion, Roland Corporation U.S. has augmented its team with new appointments in sales, management, support and HR. Quynh (pronounced “Quinn”) Nguyen has been appointed as…
Rosetti adds to sales team
Rosetti has boosted its sales force, adding Chris Bentham as sales manger for Central England and Wales. Bentham previously worked in MI as a retail manager and as sales manager…
RETAIL HACKS: Improvise your displays
Another time saving, money-managing shortcut from those that know all about running a store… Jon Parkinson from Taunton woodwind and brass specialist John Packer Ltd says being a bit creative with what…
Six-figure investment for Warwick Music
Plastic trombone manufacturer Warwick Music has secured a six-figure investment from venture capitalist firm Midven and HSBC. Warwick Music Group currently sells about 25,000 plastic pBone trombones per year, having…
D’Addario boosts UK sales force
D’Addario UK has strengthened its sales capabilities with the addition of a new internal sales manager. Richard Smedley has a background in retail, having managed the womenswear section of the Jack…
NAMM Elects New Executive Committee Member and Positions
The NAMM executive committee welcomed Joel Menchey and honored outgoing chair Larry Morton during Summer NAMM. The changing of the guard started Saturday, July 11 during the annual summer board…
Musical Innovations Named NAMM’s 2015 Dealer of the Year (Yeah, Tracy!!!)
NAMM honored South Carolina’s Musical Innovations as the 2015 ‘Dealer of the Year’ at the fifth annual NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards. The Friday evening gala held during Summer NAMM…
New Peavey brand head for B&M
Barnes & Mullins has recruited Mark Hedge as its new product specialist for Peavey products. Hedge brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously worked in the industry as an…
Joe Perry (Not That One…) Joins Waves Distro Team
With over 30 years of experience in recording, sound contracting, broadcast and video post, Joe Perry has formally announced his new sales agency: Joe Perry Sales & Consulting. Wave Distro…
POLL RESULTS: How much do you sell online?
In our latest poll we asked retailers how much of their revenue was made up from online sales, and the results are now in. We offered a range of percentage-based parameters in the poll but…
Sound Technology takes on Seaboard distribution
Sound Technology has taken on exclusive UK and Ireland distribution of ROLI’s quirky new-age piano synth, Seaboard Grand. The Seabord Grand has redesigned the traditional piano keyboard as a soft,…
Guild reveals signature Byrds bass
Resurgent Guild Guitars has unveiled two new bass guitars at Summer NAMM, including a signature model from Byrds bassist, Chris Hillman. The Signature Byrds Bass is based on the original…