D'Addario Takes Control of Irish Sales
D’Addario UK will begin direct sales and marketing activity in the Republic of Ireland from April 1st, 2018. The decision means the end of D’Addario’s long-standing relationship with Keynote Music Sales which…
Gibsons Lays Off Custom Shop Staff
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Spiralling Costs Force Dublin Store to Relocate
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G&L Adds Custom Shop Option
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MJP Sales Announces U.S. Distribution Agreement with Ruach Music
MJP Sales Inc. has announced an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Ruach Music, the maker of hand-built cajons, stompboxes, and hardwood pedalboards. “When it comes to designing music gear, innovations are…
Top-Tier Timekeepers: High-end Drum Kits Sales in 2018
MMR checks in with representatives from five major players in the design and production of high-end drum sets to learn about trends in that market segment, technical innovations, and the…
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…
Small Business Matters: Experiencing the Perfect Sales Presentation
It finally happened.I actually met someone who has the exact formula needed for making any customer trust that the sales person has the customer’s best interest in mind. Enter Katie…
There’s Nothing Neutral About the Internet When it Comes to Retail
Retailers are watching how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act bills that worked their way though the Senate and the House of Representatives late last year will ultimately turn out.…
Korg USA Sales Dept. Welcomes New District Sales Manager
Korg USA’s growing sales team has just hired John Page, the new district sales manager for the South Central Territory. Page, who has had worked in the Texas and Oklahoma…
Village Music Wellington Redefines What it Means to be an MI Store
Ah, the joys of visiting your favorite music store. Parsing through any new clearance items, ogling at the guitars hanging on the walls with pride, and... visiting the in-house café?…
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…