The Mystique of the Sale Price
Three years ago, department store J.C. Penney infamously implemented an experiment in retail pricing that has since become a staple of business texts. Hoping to appear more authentic and genuine…
‘In Their Own Words’
While contemplating how best to summarize the world of MI retail over the past twelve months, it occurred to me that I’ve only recently spoken and emailed with a handful…
Music Educators Join Us at The 2016 NAMM Show: Register Today!
Canadian Brass and "Weird Al" Yankovic Celebrate Music Education The first annual Grand Rally for Music Education at The 2016 NAMM Show is a salute to music educators everywhere. The…
Cliff Cooper: World Finance Magazine’s Electronic Entrepreneur 2015
Cliff Cooper, the chairman and founder of Orange Amplification, has just been awarded the World Finance Magazine’s “Entrepreneur of the Year 2015” in Electronics for Western Europe. The magazine, published by World News…
'Tis the Season - Get Creative With Your Displays!
Jim Hill of Senseney Music recently got in touch to share a holiday-themed example of that industry-leading store's inventiveness. Nice job Jennifer!:Hi Christian, I thought I would share a merchandising idea…
New music dealer for Poole
A new music store has opened in Poole, Dorset, boasting retail space and a live music venue. Freestyle Guitars and Accessories in Holton Heath Trading Park stocks a range including…
Analyst report highlights 'risky' Gibson tactics
MI companies are trying various approaches to boost growth in the mature US market, says a Moody's Investors Service report, with Gibson's tactics highlighted as the most risky. The new report…
Ola Englund clinics next week
Washburn and Randall Signature guitarist, Ola Englund, is staging a series of clinics across the UK next week. Englund has played with bands including The Feared, The Haunted and Six Feet…
Wooten joins DR roster
DR Strings has added bassist Victor Wooten to its artist line-up. Wooten, a five-time Grammy winner, author, educator, and founder of Wooten Woods - a nature and music retreat near…
StompLight set for NAMM unveiling
A brand new concept from Californian inventor and musician Michael Ahern, aims to revolutionise stage presentation and lighting for amateur and pro musicians alike. StompLight is a portable unit, small…
Chris Maas comes to Protection Racket
Mumford & Sons drummer, Chris Maas, George ‘Spanky’ McCurdy and Emanuel Harrold are three of the latest artists to back the Protection Racket range. Chris Maas from Mumford & Sons…
NAMM Foundation Launches “Believe In Music” Fund
The NAMM Foundation works year round to create a world in which every child has a deep desire to learn music and a recognized right to be taught. Now NAMM…