Musica Exotica: MI Retailers Find Success with Unusual instruments
It’s not easy to get musicians to try new types of instruments. Axes like the Chapman Stick remain the purview of a small cohort of intensely left-brain esthetes, while true…
Electro-Harmonix Launches Global B2B E-Commerce Website and Dealer Portal
Electro-Harmonix has introduced a new web presence for retailers, shop.ehx.com, which provides customized service and accessibility, including: · 24/7 ordering experience optimized for all devices· On-demand account information, order status and tracking details· Easy…
DANSR Adds Coulter as Customer Service Manager
DANSR has announced the addition of Alicia Coulter as customer service manager. Coulter grew up in Indianapolis and has spent the last four years in customer service and sales with…
The Short End of the Stick? In an Increasingly Crowded Field, Artist Signature Series Drumsticks are Less Impactful In Today’s Market for MI Dealers
While some of our MI retailer surveys can provide a somewhat mixed-bag in terms of results, this month’s poll points to a generally clear direction for the Artist Series drumstick…
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…
Martin Guitars Receives Dealers' Choice Award at NAMM Show
Chris Martin IV of C.F. Martin & Co. with the 2017 MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Acoustic Guitar of the Year."
Peavey Returns to Direct to Dealers in Canada
Peavey Electronics® has announced that they will now sell direct to Canadian dealers. Peavey will now process orders directly from their Meridian, MS, corporate office and fulfill orders from their new…
25th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
A quarter-century of Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs)! It’s our “Silver Anniversary!” That’s a pretty significant milestone and, boy, did voters come out in droves to celebrate. The 2017 process far…
25th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
A quarter-century of Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs)! It’s our “Silver Anniversary!” That’s a pretty significant milestone and, boy, did voters come out in droves to celebrate. The 2017 process far…
34th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
A Nationwide Survey of MI Retailers Suggests Things Are Looking Up, While Internet Sales Remain a Threat ALABAMAHomewood MusicHomewoodBob Tedrow, OwnerHow has 2017 compared to 2016 for your store? Considering…
25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards Winners Announced!
Be sure to check out the December issue of MMR to learn about the winners of the 2017 Dealers' Choice Awards - the 25th year of these annual honors.
Keeping Time in a Changing Market: Dealers Share Thoughts About the B&O Percussion Sales
Results from this month’s retailer survey were something of a mixed bag, though there were some takeaways. While complaints regarding online competition are pretty standard, regardless of the topic being…