Dealer news, store openings, sales trends, and business strategies for music retailers.
WHO: Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instrument retailer, partnering with Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW), one of the world’s preeminent manufacturers of drums and drum hardware. WHAT: “DW Factory Day,” a day-long…
ESP Guitars has named experienced MI/Pro Audio industry veteran Philip Monypenny to the new role of Latin America Sales Manager. Based in Chile, Monypenny will be the point person in…
The 2024 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCA) nomination form is now live! Anyone in MI is eligible to suggest products, companies, and instruments for nomination in the 2024 DCA ballot — you can…
SJC Drums are now distributed by Hal Leonard Hal Leonard is thrilled to announce a new exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with SJC Drums. This exciting partnership will see Hal…
MMR attended the opening day of NAMM NeXT 2024, held July 17-18 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Nashville. Unlike a traditional Summer NAMM Show, this event took a unique…
Kate Moyer Korg USA announces that, following an extensive search, experienced MI industry veterans Kate Moyer and Anoush Saboktakin have joined the company’s sales and marketing team to help shape…
Pittsburgh Guitars is celebrating 45 years of “Rocking the ‘Burgh” in 2024 and we decided to sit down with former devoted customer and now owner John Bechtold to learn more…
The fall semester is just around the corner. While you’re planning for “Back to School” sales and promotions, you’ll want to be sure to have plenty of one of the…
Hoshino U.S.A. Inc., brand holder of Ibanez Guitars and TAMA drums, has announced the promotion of Bill Ludwig to Sales Strategist – Strategic Accounts / TAMA Drums & B&O Manager.…
The numbers speak for themselves. Over 5,700 kilometers traveled, 14 cities visited, 500 visitors participating, and 222 very large mouthwatering pizzas ordered. They paint an impressive picture of the 2024…
Supporters can get their hands on a unique Vintage® Custom ProShop® electric guitar, created to celebrate Wrexham AFC’s promotion, which is being brought to auction to raise money for the…
