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In the Trenches March 3, 2014

2014 NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards

Music-products industry retailers take center stage as NAMM presents the Top 100 Dealer Awards July 18 at Summer NAMM in Nashville. Entries are now being accepted for the awards, which focus on…

MMR Staff
Mar 3, 2014
In the Trenches February 25, 2014

Alfred Music Announces 2013 Dealer Awards

[caption id="attachment_49184" align="alignleft" width="800"]Alfred's Antonio Ferranti and Ron Manus with Long & McQuade's Bob Kohl (center).[/caption]Alfred Music announced the winners of the 2013 Alfred Music Premier Dealer Awards at the…

MMR Staff
Feb 25, 2014
In the Trenches February 12, 2014

Daisy Rock Announces 2013 Premier Dealer Award

Daisy Rock Girl Guitars announced the winner of the 2013 Daisy Rock Girl Guitars Premier Dealer Award at the annual NAMM Show held in Anaheim, CA. The recipient of the…

MMR Staff
Feb 12, 2014
In the Trenches February 9, 2014

Lowrey 25th Anniversary Dealer Summit

April 6-7, 2014
: Set these dates aside for Lowrey's Silver Anniversary Dealer Summit.Join the celebration of our valued relationships and participate in business development sessions.  Sunday, April 67-9pmLowrey Dealer ReceptionA…

MMR Staff
Feb 9, 2014
In the Trenches February 5, 2014

Deering Announces 'String Dealership' Program

Deering Banjo Company has formally announced the launch of its Deering Banjo String Dealership for all music stores. Deering, the worlds largest manufacturer of US made banjos, has been working…

MMR Staff
Feb 5, 2014
In the Trenches January 25, 2014

Hartley Peavey Receives Dealers' Choice Award

Peavey Electronics won the MMR Dealers' Choice Award in the category of "Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year." Company founder and CEO Hartley Peavey accepted the trophy at the NAMM Show in…

MMR Staff
Jan 25, 2014
In the Trenches January 24, 2014

Musician’s Friend Awarded Dealer of the Year by MXL

MXL has announced that Musician’s Friend will receive its Dealer of the Year award. Musician’s Friend president Gene Jolly and VP of Merchandising Chris Tso will accept the award. Musician’s…

MMR Staff
Jan 24, 2014
In the Trenches January 23, 2014

Roland's Nunney Receives Dealers' Choice Award

Kim Nunney, president & CEO of Roland U.S. accepts the MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Pro Digital Piano Line of the Year" (The Roland FP-80) on Wednesday night in Anaheim.

MMR Staff
Jan 23, 2014
In the Trenches December 31, 2013

Why Retailers Should Be Planning for Retirement, Now

[caption id="attachment_48884" align="alignleft" width="800"]Why Retailers Should be Planning for Retirement Right Now[/caption]At this year’s RPMDA convention, I ran into a familiar face in an unfamiliar setting: Doing a double take,…

MMR Staff
Dec 31, 2013
In the Trenches December 13, 2013

Iowa Retailer Griggs Music Celebrates 110th Anniversary

Griggs Music is celebrating their 110th anniversary. Historical memorabilia including vintage photos, celebrity autographs, and the store’s antique cash register are on display, while patrons were encouraged to share photos, stories,…

MMR Staff
Dec 13, 2013
In the Trenches December 4, 2013

21st Annual Dealers' Choice Awards

While 2012 seemed to possibly be ushering in a new era, as Yamaha’s AvantGrand was the top vote-getter in the “Product of the Year” category after first ending the previous…

MMR Staff
Dec 4, 2013