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Conn-Selmer, in partnership with their authorized dealers, is now offering used instruments to their education network. These items are available on a first come, first served basis and sold "as…
Whenever the topic of customer service is discussed, I am unabashedly “old school.” I am one to believe that good service improves the way a person perceives your business and…
CHAUVET DJ has again been named Lighting Line of the Year in the 2018 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the company has received this honor, which is…
UK site Music Instrument News reports that veteran UK retailer, Dawsons, has been sold to a private equity firm. The site says the firm, which was founded in 1898 and…
While there are plenty of awards and accolades that organizations or publications hand out to specific instruments, brands, and music-related gear, the DCAs are uniquely significant. Unlike honors determined by…
Two iconic American brands have been in the headlines lately, both for the same reason. Guitar (and lots else – we’ll get to that shortly) maker Gibson entered Chapter 11…
Buffet Crampon USA hosted their first School Music Dealer Summit Meeting on November 14 and 15 at Buffet Crampon headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. School music dealers from around the country…
Selected UK Xone dealers will simultaneously stage free in-store events to launch the newly launched Xone:96 DJ Mixer. Those in attendance will be able to enjoy a hands-on experience, guided by members of…
Since late 2011 guitarists and retailers have been discovering – and embracing – the Axe-Handler, a compact and versatile stand that a guitar “leans” into, rather than being suspended as…
Voting for the Dealers Choice Awards is now open. Only current subscribers to MMR Magazine are eligible to vote. Voting will close on November 9 at 12:00 pm (PST). Let…
Voting for the Dealers Choice Awards is now open. Only current subscribers to MMR Magazine are eligible to vote. Voting will close on November 9 at 12:00 pm (PST). Let…
Brick and mortar MI retailers understand all too well the need to dig into their community relationships to fight off the impact of big-box stores who continue to invade their…
