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Retail & Business January 24, 2017

MusicFirst Expands Sales & Marketing Team

MusicFirst has announced the expansion of its sales and marketing team with several new positions that will offer additional support and services to music educators. Experienced educator and sales professional, Roger…

MMR Staff
Jan 24, 2017
Retail & Business January 22, 2017

Two New Store Openings for GC

Guitar Center has been expanding its presence nationwide with recent store grand openings in Alexandria, Virginia (January 12), and Goodlettsville, Tennessee (January 19). These grand openings further underscore Guitar Center’s…

MMR Staff
Jan 22, 2017
Retail & Business January 18, 2017

ESP Names Rizzuto National Sales Manager

ESP Guitars has announced that MI industry veteran Rob Rizzuto has joined the company in the position of national sales manager. “We’re very happy to have a sales professional of…

MMR Staff
Jan 18, 2017
Retail & Business January 16, 2017

Roland Names Price VP of Sales

Roland Corporation U.S. is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Price to vice president of sales. The announcement was made by Jay Wanamaker, president and CEO of Roland Corporation…

MMR Staff
Jan 16, 2017
Retail & Business January 16, 2017

ADJ Hires Turner as Regional Sales Manager

The ADJ Group of Companies has announced that experienced technical salesman Mike Turner has joined the company this week. Mike will take on the role of regional sales manager, covering…

MMR Staff
Jan 16, 2017
Retail & Business January 10, 2017

Gear4Music continues sales surge

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MMR Staff
Jan 10, 2017
Retail & Business January 9, 2017

SLM Appoints Grossman Director of Sales for Hamilton Stands

St Louis Music (SLM) has announced that Richard Grossman, national sales manager for SLM has been given the additional responsibilities of the position of director of sales for Hamilton Stands.…

MMR Staff
Jan 9, 2017
Retail & Business January 5, 2017

Porter and Davies launches direct sales site

Drum monitor specialist Porter & Davies, has launched a new website and online store which sells product direct.  The firm says the new online store and website, along with the recent…

MMR Staff
Jan 5, 2017
Retail & Business December 30, 2016

Aguilar Names Moody OEM Sales Manager

Aguilar Amplification has appointed Jon Moody to the position of OEM sales manager for Pickups and Preamps. Moody brings an in-depth knowledge of stringed instruments to this role from his…

MMR Staff
Dec 30, 2016