Yes, it’s that time of the year when we take a look back at the headlines of the previous 12 months, the most vital of which was, of course, the launch of MMR Global earlier in the year.
June to be exact, which means, technically, we’re dealing with the last six months. But we have packed in a lot of content during that time which has seen deals, departures and a market incorporating its usual mix of forward-moving new launches, stock-still traditionalism and even the rare occurence of an MI company foating on the stock market.
Check out the first part of our headine selection below to see what you may have missed first time round….
US trade mag Musical Merchandise Review launches a new global news service headed up by the experienced Ronnie Dungan. Two trade mags swiftly surrender.
Plastic trombone brand Warwick Music bags six-figure investment.
UK distributor takes a punt on investor-backed wobbly-wobbly keyboard design Seaboard
Instrument case specialist signs with Yamaha Europe
German percussion brand hits the UK
Progress for the JHS Vintage guitar brand as it secures US distribution
UK brands continues international growth
Two new audio lines are added to the Rosetti line-up
Survey reveals UK market’s pain
A new report reveals just how much the UK market has suffereed during the recession
Geordie retailer reveals ambition with store refit
Print is dead. Apparently.
Rare good news for UK retail as online specialist goes for IPO
Post-Fender resurgence continues for vaunted acoustic brand
