Fender launches Mod Shop
Fender has launched its new Fender Mod Shop, which allows buyers to design their own guitar by choosing from a wide variety of customisable options. The firm says it developed Mod…
Barnes & Mullins holding DR string swap shops
DR String’s distributor Barnes & Mullins has announced the launch of a one day promotional event in participation with eight selected UK retailers. The event – taking place on Saturday 25th June…
Retail: The Mall of Fame
The growing number of music museums all have a retail component. Is there a connection? The event commemorating the opening of the new Grammy Gallery at Nashville’s Musicians Hall of…
Getting Connected: MI & Pro Audio Cable Sales
In this survey of over 200 MI retailers, MMR aims to get a sense for what trends are driving cable sales in 2016. With nearly 90 percent reporting sales that…
Sheargold closing Maidenhead store
Sheargold Pianos, in Maidenhead has announced plans to shut up shop. In a statement, the firm reassured customers that it would continue to trade, with services, including tuning and storage, relocated…
Education expo seeks workshop ideas
The Music and Drama Education Expo is now accepting proposals for workshops, seminars and keynote sessions for its 2017 conference programme. Celebrating its fifth anniversary from 9th-10th February 2017, the Expo…
SLM Celebrates Record Q1 Sales
In recognition of a record breaking Q1 sales performance, St Louis Music held a celebratory lunch on April 22nd as a thank you to its employees. Mark Ragin, President &…
NAMM Celebrates the Top 100 Music Products Retailers
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is honored to announce the final selections for 2016’s Top 100 Dealer Awards. Now in its sixth year, the Top 100 Dealer Awards…
Sabian Education Network Hosts Event at Vic’s Drum Shop in Chicago
On May 3, 2016, the SABIAN Education Network hosted its latest panel discussion event for drum teachers at Vic’s Drum Shop in the Music Garage in Chicago, IL. With SEN…
Down to the Wire(less) Wireless Microphone Sales Making Strides
With nearly 80 percent (79.4) of retailers participating in this month’s survey reporting that sales of wireless mics are either up or level when compared to this time last year,…
Magagna Joins Riversong as Director of International Sales
David Magagna, CEO of Cobble Hill International, will be joining the team at Riversong Guitars as director of international Sales, Riversong CEO Mike Miltimore has announced. Magagna has over 40 years…
New sax store for Glasgow
Glasgow is getting a new music store in the form of The Saxophone Shop, which opens this Saturday (7th May). The shop host an official opening party with musical entertainment,…