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In the Trenches December 8, 2016

50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast

Nationwide survey of MI retailers suggests generally ‘mixed’ outlook, although many remain concerned about effects of the recent election (Note: some of the stores contacted responded just prior to the…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 8, 2016
In the Trenches December 8, 2016

24th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards

The 2016 Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCA) process represents “year two” of a far more comprehensive approach, resulting in enhanced participation and verifiability.Click here to read all about it! 

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 8, 2016
In the Trenches December 8, 2016

24th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards

The 2016 Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCA) process represents “year two” of a far more comprehensive approach, resulting in enhanced participation and verifiability. This year, MMR readers were more actively involved…

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 8, 2016
In the Trenches November 30, 2016

MoneyCapsules Launches Sharing Groups for Music Retailers

MoneyCapsules® today announced the Q2 launch of MoneyCapsules Groups, which preserves sharing group features; building trustful relationships with other non-competitor retailers, learning from each other’s success and failures, and realizing that…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 30, 2016
In the Trenches November 10, 2016

SLM Dealer Center: Black Friday Deals for Major Brands

St Louis Music announced Black Friday & Small Business Saturday deals during November.  Promotions include some of SLM’s best sellers like Dixon, Knilling, Sigma and much more. “We’ve made sure…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 10, 2016
In the Trenches October 19, 2016

Zildjian Planet Z Cymbals Now Available At Select U.S. Dealers

The Avedis Zildjian Company has announced that its series of Planet Z Cymbals are now available for the first time in the United States. Made in Zildjian’s Norwell, Massachusetts manufacturing…

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 19, 2016
In the Trenches October 14, 2016

Schimmel Awards Top North American Dealers with trip to Germany

Top Schimmel dealers were treated to a tour of Germany from September 16 - 24. The  historically educational trip was hosted by Hannes Schimmel-Vogel and Viola Schimmel. Qualifying dealers on…

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 14, 2016
In the Trenches October 3, 2016

Vote NOW for the 2016 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards!

Now is the time to cast your vote for the 24th Annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards. Only subscribers to Musical Mechandise Review (MMR) magazine get to participate.

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 3, 2016
In the Trenches September 9, 2016

New B&M catalogue hits dealers

Barnes & Mullins has released its latest and biggest ever trade catalogue. The book hits all registered B&M dealers this week and is freely available to any new music retailers nationwide.…

Ronnie Dungan
Sep 9, 2016
In the Trenches August 26, 2016

Dealers' Choice Award nominations open now

The 2016 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards call for nominations page is now open. All music industry related professionals are invited to participate in the nomination process, however, key to note…

Ronnie Dungan
Aug 26, 2016