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Retail & Business August 23, 2017

Hal Leonard Launches ‘Let’s Chat’ for Dealers

Hal Leonard has added a “Let’s Chat” feature to their Dealer Access website providing their accounts with quick, easy access to a sales rep. Let’s Chat permits retailers to type a question…

MMR Staff
Aug 23, 2017
Retail & Business August 19, 2017

Nominations open for MMR’s 25th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards

MMR is inviting readers to participate in the selection of our 25th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards. Click here to submit your nominations for this year.    Nominations are open to everyone, but only subscribers to MMR will be able to…

MMR Staff
Aug 19, 2017
Retail & Business August 19, 2017

Nominations Open for MMR’s 25th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards

MMR invites readers to participate in the selection of our 25th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards. Click here to submit your nominations for this year.    Nominations are open to everyone, but only subscribers to MMR will be able to…

MMR Staff
Aug 19, 2017
Retail & Business August 8, 2017

Ashdown Names Alexander Export Sales Manager

​On August 8th, we received the following news from Ashdown‘s Mark Gooday: I would like to Introduce you to Lee Alexander, whom some of you may have already met at the…

MMR Staff
Aug 8, 2017
Retail & Business July 20, 2017

Audix Now Hiring Sales Representatives

Audix is currently seeking experienced inside sales representatives for its headquarters in Wilsonville, Oregon. The company is looking for individuals who have sales experience and a history of achieving or…

MMR Staff
Jul 20, 2017
Retail & Business July 18, 2017

Cordoba makes European sales signing

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MMR Staff
Jul 18, 2017
Retail & Business July 12, 2017

NEMC Hosts Annual Summer Workshop for Music Teachers

On June 27, the National Educational Music Company (NEMC) hosted the 2017 Summer Workshop for Music Teachers, which was co-sponsored by Alfred Publishing and KHS Alliance for Music Education. At…

MMR Staff
Jul 12, 2017
Retail & Business July 11, 2017

Workers at GC Stores Ratify First Union Contract

On July 11, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union’s (RWDSU) newly unionized Guitar Center workers at four stores in New York (NY), Chicago (IL), Danvers (MA), and Las Vegas (NV),…

MMR Staff
Jul 11, 2017
Retail & Business July 10, 2017

FEATURE: Dealers try their hand at hosting live performances

Live music was worth $9.3 billion in 2015, and it’s expected to continue to be the music industry’s chief revenue generator going forward, reaching nearly $11.7 billion in 2020, according…

MMR Staff
Jul 10, 2017