23rd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2015 Dealers’ Choice Awards saw a comprehensive overhaul of the entire nomination and voting process. Safeguards are now in place to ensure against “ballot stuffing” (multiple votes from the…
New music dealer for Poole
A new music store has opened in Poole, Dorset, boasting retail space and a live music venue. Freestyle Guitars and Accessories in Holton Heath Trading Park stocks a range including…
23rd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2015 Dealers’ Choice Awards saw a comprehensive overhaul of the entire nomination and voting process. Safeguards are now in place to ensure against “ballot stuffing” (multiple votes from the…
One week to go before Dealers' Choice voting closes
There is exactly one week to go before voting in this year’s MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards closes. Every December for more than two decades, the readers of MMR have selected…
Folkestone dealer wins Tanglewood window competition
The recent Tanglewood autumn window display competition saw more than 100 dealers dressing their main showroom windows to enter. The competition was wholly designed to invigorate the store’s footfall either…
Gravesend dealer back in business
Gravesend music dealer Elephant Music has reopened under new management. New owners Rob Sherwood and Dennis Halberg have given the store an extensive revamp after closing earlier in the year.…
Leeds dealer hopes to expand with cafe concept
Leeds retailer Northern Guitars has plans to expand its shop with a new ”guitar cafe” concept. The idea is to add a cafe, bar (a drinks licence has been applied…
Full Compass Becomes First U.S. Retailer of Dean Zelinsky Guitars
Dean Zelinsky guitars and has chosen the online retailer Full Compass as its first USA retailer. Starting November 1, Full Compass will sell a number of electric guitar models from…
Voting now open for this year's Dealers' Choice Awards
With the list of nominations complete, you can now vote in the annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards. To be eligible to vote you must be a subscriber to Musical Mechandise Review (MMR). You can sign…
2015 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards Voting Closing Soon! Vote Now!
Let your voice be heard! Vote now for your choices in the 2015 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards - open to all current MMR subscribers: https://mmrmagazine.com/dca-vote
US DEALER FOCUS: Digital keyboard sales under pressure
We polled more than 300 US dealers to get their thoughts on the current state of the digital keyboard and piano market. Though it’s a complaint heard frequently with respect…
How to win a Dealers' Choice Award
Is there anything more prestigious to have at the NAMM Show then a bright shiny new 2015 Dealer's Choice Award presented by MMR sitting in your booth? It says a…