The Ideal in Service: 4 Keys to Success
In business we often think of “service” as the interaction between the customer and a retailer during a sales transaction, and today most businesses approach it just that way. But,…
Exiting? A Buyer’s Perspective
While Paul Simon wrote and sang the hit song, “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” there are only three ways to leave your business. Option # 1: Inside sale to…
You’ve Gotta Be In It To Win It
In early January it was confirmed that Gibson Brands would not be attending the 2018 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim. Rather, the organization is focusing on the Consumer Electronics (CES)…
Yamaha Recognizes Music Exchange and Classic Pianos with ‘Dealer of the Year’ Awards
Yamaha Corporation of America has recognized Music Exchange and Classic Pianos with the company’s annual “Dealer of the Year” awards. The awards were presented to the piano retailers at the 2018 NAMM…
Reverb.com Announces Open Beta Launch for Reverb LP
Reverb.com recently announced that its new record marketplace Reverb LP is now in open beta. The website will offer record stores, collectors, and music fans an easier and more cost-efficient…
NAMM Welcomes Eight New Board Members to The Board of Directors
On January 27th at the Annual Meeting of Members at The 2018 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) welcomed eight new board members to the organization’s Board of…
Sweetwater’s Surack Receives 2018 Don Johnson Industry Service Award
On Saturday morning, MMR‘s Terry Lowe presented Chuck Surack of Sweetwater Sound with the 2018 Don Johnson Industry Service Award at the NAMM Show in Anaheim.
Gator Cases Acquires Levy’s Leathers
Gator Cases has announced the acquisition of well-know strap manufacturer, Levy’s Leathers. Operations for both companies will continue at their current facilities. Levy’s manufacturing of leather goods will remain in Canada, and…
Gator Cases Acquires Levy’s Leathers
Gator Cases has announced the acquisition of Levy’s Leathers Ltd. Operations for both companies will continue at their current facilities. Levy’s manufacturing of leather goods will remain in Canada, and Gator’s…
Yamaha Brings Out the Big Guns at ‘All-Star Concert on the Grand’
Thousands of music dealers, industry officials, and media representatives gathered on Friday evening to experience the “Yamaha All-Star Concert on the Grand,” the marquis music event held this week during the…
Casio Presented with DCA trophy in Anaheim
The Casio team at the 2018 NAMM Show with the MMR Dealers’ Choice Award (DCA) for “Pro Digital Keyboard Line of the Year.”
Fender Guitars Awarded DCA Hardware at the NAMM Show
Tammy Vandonk and Justin Norvell of FMIC with Fender‘s Dealers’ Choice Award (DCA) for “Electric Guitar of the Year.”