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In the Trenches December 6, 2017

34th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica}A Nationwide Survey of MI Retailers Suggests Things Are Looking Up, While Internet Sales Remain a Threat ALABAMAHomewood MusicHomewoodBob Tedrow, OwnerHow has…

MMR Staff
Dec 6, 2017
In the Trenches November 8, 2017

MI Retailers Hosting Live Performance Spaces, Beware

Creating a performance venue in your music store is a great way to connect with the community and increase customer traffic. A performance space can also provide an additional source…

MMR Staff
Nov 8, 2017
In the Trenches October 26, 2017

DEADLINE EXTENDED - Vote for the 2017 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards NOW!

Now's the time to submit your choices for the best of the best of our industry in the 25th annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards!  Ballots officially close on November 15th.Only Subscribers to MMR are eligible to participate.

MMR Staff
Oct 26, 2017
In the Trenches October 7, 2017

Vote for the 2017 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards NOW!

Now's the time to submit your choices for the best of the best of our industry in the 25th annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards!  Only Subscribers to MMR are eligible to participate.

MMR Staff
Oct 7, 2017
In the Trenches October 7, 2017

Vote for the 2017 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards NOW!

Now's the time to submit your choices for the best of the best of our industry in the 25th annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards!  Only Subscribers to MMR are eligible to participate.

MMR Staff
Oct 7, 2017
In the Trenches August 23, 2017

Hal Leonard Launches 'Let's Chat' for Dealers

Hal Leonard has added a "Let's Chat" feature to their Dealer Access website providing their accounts with quick, easy access to a sales rep. Let’s Chat permits retailers to type a question…

MMR Staff
Aug 23, 2017