Why Retailers Should Be Planning for Retirement, Now
At this year’s RPMDA convention, I ran into a familiar face in an unfamiliar setting: Doing a double take, there was indeed Jeff Ponte. Ponte spent 14 years in the…
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,…
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…
#50DEALERS - WYOMING: Mammoth Music
Mammoth MusicRivertonBernard Masson, Owner Business this year: Up significantly.New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Marshall, Casio, Yamaha, Samson, Woodsong, Oscar Schmidt, Fretlight, Presonus, Seymour Duncan, L.R.…
#50DEALERS - WISCONSIN: Morgan Music
Morgan MusicEau ClaireRich Morgan, Owner/Manager Business this year: 2013 has been up, not dramatically, but we are seeing a decent upward trend. Big-ticket items are still slow, but traffic has been…
#50DEALERS - WEST VIRGINIA: Bandland
BandlandClarksburgEvan Jones, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? The Ventura guitar line was recommended to us through the IMSO dealer network. We sell guitars in…
#50DEALERS - WASHINGTON: Guitar Emporium
Guitar EmporiumOlgaRobb Eagle, Owner Business this year: Business this year has been just a bit off from last year.Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? My sales are online through my…
#50DEALERS - VIRGINIA: Action Music
Action MusicFalls ChurchMatt Baker, Owner Special challenges in 2013? We’ve been even, but the shutdown hurt us a lot since we’re seven miles from the capitol. All my customers are federal…
#50DEALERS - VERMONT: Maple Leaf Music
Maple Leaf MusicBrattleboroChristian Glines, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? In the past year we’ve added a complete line of American made “old time” open-back…
#50DEALERS - UTAH: The Piano Gallery
The Piano GalleryMurray, Orem, St. GeorgeStan Beagley, President/CEO Business this year: We’re seeing a 16-percent increase in sales over 2012.Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? We are really excited about…
#50DEALERS - TEXAS: South Texas Music Mart
South Texas Music MartCorpus ChristiLarry Germain, General Magager Business this year: Rentals way up, walk-ins slowNew lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? Eastman stringed and brass…
#50DEALERS - TENNESSEE: Revolve Guitars
Revolve GuitarsBartlettGeoff Albert, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Alvarez guitars have done extremely well and were a big addition. In the entire Memphis area,…