NAMM Congratulates the 2019 Top 100 Dealers
NAMM is pleased to announce the list of enterprising music product retailers to be honored at the organization’s Top 100 Dealer Awards. Now in its ninth year and held during the Summer…
Fishman Announces Consumer Instant Rebate Program for Authorized Dealers
From May 15 to June 30, Fishman is providing authorized dealers with a special spring 2019 consumer instant rebate program to stimulate sales and increase floor traffic. The program enables…
NAMM's Top 100 Dealer Awards Accepting Submissions
NAMM welcomes its global retail members to be recognized for retail excellence as part of the organization’s annual Top 100 Dealer Awards. Now in its ninth year and held during…
Used Instruments Now Available Through Authorized Dealers and Conn-Selmer
Conn-Selmer, in partnership with their authorized dealers, is now offering used instruments to their education network. These items are available on a first come, first served basis and sold "as…
A New Style in Customer Service: The Last Hope for Retail Equality
Whenever the topic of customer service is discussed, I am unabashedly “old school.” I am one to believe that good service improves the way a person perceives your business and…
CHAUVET DJ Wins Sixth Straight Dealers’ Choice Award
CHAUVET DJ has again been named Lighting Line of the Year in the 2018 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the company has received this honor, which is…
Veteran UK Retailer Sold
UK site Music Instrument News reports that veteran UK retailer, Dawsons, has been sold to a private equity firm. The site says the firm, which was founded in 1898 and…
26th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
While there are plenty of awards and accolades that organizations or publications hand out to specific instruments, brands, and music-related gear, the DCAs are uniquely significant. Unlike honors determined by…
A Tale of Two Strangely Similar Retailers
Two iconic American brands have been in the headlines lately, both for the same reason. Guitar (and lots else – we’ll get to that shortly) maker Gibson entered Chapter 11…
Buffet Crampon USA Hosts School Music Dealer Summit
Buffet Crampon USA hosted their first School Music Dealer Summit Meeting on November 14 and 15 at Buffet Crampon headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. School music dealers from around the country…
Dealer Events Launch Xone:96 Mixer
Selected UK Xone dealers will simultaneously stage free in-store events to launch the newly launched Xone:96 DJ Mixer. Those in attendance will be able to enjoy a hands-on experience, guided by members of…
Making a Stand: Re-AXE Products is Changing the Way Players and MI Dealers Think About Guitar Stands
Since late 2011 guitarists and retailers have been discovering – and embracing – the Axe-Handler, a compact and versatile stand that a guitar “leans” into, rather than being suspended as…