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Retail & Business September 18, 2023

Casio America Names Sammons Central Regional Sales Manager

Casio America has announced that Matthew Sammons has rejoined the company as Central Regional Sales Manager, following a 20-year hiatus. He reports to Mark Amentt, director of sales, Electronic Musical…

MMR Staff
Sep 18, 2023
Retail & Business September 14, 2023

Reverb Announces the Launch of the Novo Guitars Reverb Shop

There's seemingly no end to the unique, world-class music gear found on Reverb -- and now, thanks to the launch of Novo Guitars' Reverb shop, MMR readers have even more truly unique…

MMR Staff
Sep 14, 2023
Retail & Business September 12, 2023

Blaze Audio Expands Company Sales Team

[caption id="attachment_85295" align="alignleft" width="460"] Rob Howitt, Darrell Champagne, and James Duvall[/caption] Blaze Audio, a manufacturer of professional audio solutions for the commercial and performance install markets, is pleased to announce…

MMR Staff
Sep 12, 2023
Retail & Business September 8, 2023

A Steady Burn: Ukulele Sales in 2023

Ukulele sales may not be quite as white-hot as a few years back, but it’s not as if the diminutive instruments have fallen out of favor – far from it!…

MMR Staff
Sep 8, 2023
Retail & Business September 5, 2023

KHS America B2B Dealer Portal Now Live

KHS America is excited to announce their recently launched B2B portal, providing dealers a streamlined platform with up-to-date information that can meet their business needs anytime, day or night. The…

MMR Staff
Sep 5, 2023
Retail & Business September 1, 2023

Top 100 Global Retailers Recognized by NAMM

NAMM (www.namm.org/news), the world’s largest not-for-profit music trade organization representing the $17 billion music industry, announced its list of independent music product retailers to be honored at the Top 100…

MMR Staff
Sep 1, 2023
Retail & Business August 30, 2023

2023 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards Nomination Process - Ends 9/18!

The nomination process for the 2023 Dealers' Choice Awards (DCAs) has now begun. While only current MMR subscribers are eligible to vote for the ultimate award-winners in the fall, all are welcome to suggest brands…

MMR Staff
Aug 30, 2023
Retail & Business August 16, 2023

MMR Dealer Survey: Guitar & Bass Cases and Gig Bags

How to get your fretted instrument to practice, lessons, or gigs without that precious cargo getting bashed about? Cases and bags to the rescue! If Guitar & Bass Cases and…

MMR Staff
Aug 16, 2023