On-the-ground perspectives from music retail professionals.
Portman’s Music Superstore, a cornerstone of music retail and music education across Georgia and South Carolina, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026. Founded in downtown Savannah in 1936, Portman’s…
DANSR has promoted Stephanie Murphy to the position of Vice President, Dealer Sales and Corporate Events. “Stephanie has continually demonstrated strong leadership, dedication, and a commitment to excellence,” Gary Winder, EVP…
The 2025 Dealers’ Choice Awards once again drew an impressive response from across the MI industry, with retailers throughout North America casting thousands of votes to recognize the instruments, technologies,…
Sweetwater achieved its highest customer service ranking in company history. In the latest Newsweek magazine list of America’s Best Customer Service Companies, Sweetwater ranked eighth overall, placing ahead of iconic…
Over the summer, you selected the instruments and musical gear that were to be nominees in the 33rd Annual MMR Dealers' Choice awards -- now you get to vote on the…
Kepma Guitars USA has announced a significant expansion of its U.S. sales team with the addition of seven highly respected industry veterans across key territories. The new territory sales representatives…
By Christian Wissmuller “Today’s concert ukulele customers are more discerning than ever, often seeking a blend of…
The Nomination Form for the 2025 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards is now live, but time is running out! 2025 marks the 33rd year of MMR presenting these MI industry awards, chosen by the people…
In the summer of 2000, Crystal Morris and her father, Jerry Freed, brought a handful of molded plastic guitar cases to the Summer NAMM show in Nashville. They had no…
Now in its 15th year, NAMM’s annual celebration of retail excellence has a new name: The NAMM Retail Awards (formerly known as the Top 100 Dealer Awards). This rebrand reflects…
Five Star Guitars is now the first and only Powers Electric dealer in the Pacific Northwest. This is a brand-new project from Andy Powers, the Master Builder, CEO, and President…
Additional Dealers' Choice Awards (DCA) winners received their trophies at the NAMM Show in Anaheim. The remaining few champs will be given their hardware throughout the day on Saturday!
