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In the Trenches October 2, 2022

MMR Dealer Survey: Drum Heads

We invite you to participate in this month's MI retailer survey on drum heads! If this topic is of relevance to your business, please take a moment to share your…

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 2, 2022
In the Trenches September 21, 2022

MMR Dealer Survey: Keyboard Gig Bags & Covers

We invite you to participate in this month's Dealer Survey on "Keyboard Gig Bags & Covers." If this topic is of relevance to your retail business, please share your thoughts…

Christian Wissmuller
Sep 21, 2022
In the Trenches August 31, 2022

2022 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards Nominations - Deadline Approaches!

The nomination process for the 2022 Dealers' Choice Awards (DCAs) will be coming to a close on the evening of Tuesday, September 6. While only current MMR subscribers are eligible to vote for the…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 31, 2022
In the Trenches August 10, 2022

Dealer Survey: Guitar/Instrument Cables

We invite you to participate in this month's Dealer Survey on the topic of Guitar/Instrument Cables -- results to be published in the September issue of MMR. Click here to share your thoughts!

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 10, 2022
In the Trenches July 13, 2022

MMR Dealer Survey: Back to School 2022

We invite you to share your thoughts on the upcoming "Back to School" season with your fellow MMR readers by clicking here!  Results to appear in our August issue.

Christian Wissmuller
Jul 13, 2022
In the Trenches June 15, 2022

MMR Dealer Survey: Keyboard Racks & Stands

MMR invites you to participate in our next MI retailer survey - results to be published in the July 2022 issue of the magazine - on the topic of Keyboard Stands…

Christian Wissmuller
Jun 15, 2022
In the Trenches June 3, 2022

2022 Top 100 Dealers Announced

On June 2, at The 2022 NAMM Show, MI retailers were celebrated at the annual Top 100 Dealer Awards. "At the heart of each music retailer is a story of…

Christian Wissmuller
Jun 3, 2022
In the Trenches May 26, 2022

 Buffet Crampon Launches New B2B Online Dealer Platform 

Buffet Crampon USA, North American distributor of Buffet Crampon Group student, intermediate and professional woodwind and brass instruments, is pleased to announce the launch of a new “B2B” online business…

Christian Wissmuller
May 26, 2022
In the Trenches April 27, 2022

MMR Dealer Survey: Brass Mouthpieces

We invite you to participate in our next MI retailer survey (results to appear in the June 2022 issue of MMR) - this month on the topic of Brass Mouthpieces.…

Christian Wissmuller
Apr 27, 2022
In the Trenches April 10, 2022

MMR Dealer Survey: Guitar & Bass Straps

We invite you to participate in the next MMR survey - this time on the topic of Guitar & Bass straps (results to appear in our May 2022 issue). If the subject…

Christian Wissmuller
Apr 10, 2022