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Retail & Business September 29, 2015

Scottish mini-chain expands with new store

Scottish indie, Kenny’s Music is adding a fourth store to its mini-chain, opening in Aberdeen this week.  The dealer already has shops open in Dundee, Dunfermline and Glasgow The new…

MMR Staff
Sep 29, 2015
Retail & Business September 29, 2015

Grimsby shop moves on up

Gallaghers Music in Grimsby has moved to the town’s regenerated Freeman Street area, taking advantage of bigger premises, lower rent and greater footfall. Owner Lee Gallagher, says he is also benefitting…

MMR Staff
Sep 29, 2015
Retail & Business September 25, 2015

Roland Launches Online Lifestyle Merchandise Store

Roland Corporation U.S. has launched the Roland Merchandise Store:merch.rolandus.com, its first official online store for apparel and accessories. Musicians and fans can find stylish men’s and women’s AIRA-branded outerwear and…

MMR Staff
Sep 25, 2015
Retail & Business September 25, 2015

Another UK music shop closes down

Another UK music shop has closed down, with the Purple Ukulele in Tiverton, Devon shutting its doors, after the owner decided to call it a day just three years since opening up.  The shop…

MMR Staff
Sep 25, 2015
Retail & Business September 24, 2015

23rd Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards now open

Every December for more than two decades, the readers of MMR have selected the top instruments and MI products across an array of categories. The Dealers’ Choice Awards honour those…

MMR Staff
Sep 24, 2015
Retail & Business September 22, 2015

RETAIL THERAPY: Selling the high-end

In the second part of his exclusive feature for MMR Global, in-store marketing expert and retail consultant Corin Birchall, one of the UK industry’s foremost and experienced thought leaders on using the…

MMR Staff
Sep 22, 2015
Retail & Business September 18, 2015

RETAIL THERAPY: Add-ons and upselling

In-store marketing expert and retail consultant, Corin Birchall is one of the UK industry’s foremost and experienced thought leaders on using the right sales techniques in MI stores. Here he…

MMR Staff
Sep 18, 2015
Retail & Business September 18, 2015

Thomas Blug touring UK dealers

German guitarist Thomas Blug, will be visiting the UK at the end of this month to give a series of in-store talks and live performances demonstrating the BluGuitar Amp1. Kicking off…

MMR Staff
Sep 18, 2015
Retail & Business September 15, 2015

23rd Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards

There is only ONE MORE DAY to cast your nomination for the Dealers’ Choice Awards! Every December for more than two decades, the readers of MMR have selected the top…

MMR Staff
Sep 15, 2015
Retail & Business September 15, 2015

23rd Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards

Every December for more than two decades, the readers of MMR have selected the top instruments and MI products across an array of categories. The Dealers’ Choice Awards honour those…

MMR Staff
Sep 15, 2015