RBI Music Names Eric Sands as National Sales Manager
Rhythm Band Instruments, LLC, has announced that Eric Sands has been named National Sales Manager for RBI Music. Eric will be responsible for domestic sales and sales administration for all RBI…
Taking a Stand (or Rack): Sales of Keyboard Rack & Stands in 2022
Pandemic-related lockdowns also led to soaring keyboard sales in the past two-and-some-change years, so stands and racks for those newly acquired instruments must also be doing well these days, right?…
A Case Study: Sales of Cases & Bags Rise as Live Performance Returns
The past couple of years have been challenging in a myriad of ways, but if you’re the type who absolutely lives for attending – or performing at – concerts the…
GC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Store in Santa Maria, California
Guitar Center (GC) celebrates the opening of its latest retail location – a 9,000-square-foot facility in Santa Maria, California (443 East Betteravia Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454). The store offers an…
MMR Dealer Survey: Keyboard Racks & Stands
MMR invites you to participate in our next MI retailer survey - results to be published in the July 2022 issue of the magazine - on the topic of Keyboard Stands…
2022 Top 100 Dealers Announced
On June 2, at The 2022 NAMM Show, MI retailers were celebrated at the annual Top 100 Dealer Awards. "At the heart of each music retailer is a story of…
Music & Arts Expands in Texas with New Musical Instrument & Lessons Retail Location in Rockwall
Music & Arts announces the recent opening of a brand-new store location in Rockwall, Texas. Primarily serving the band and orchestra community in the region, including the Rockwall Independent School District…
Buffet Crampon Launches New B2B Online Dealer Platform
Buffet Crampon USA, North American distributor of Buffet Crampon Group student, intermediate and professional woodwind and brass instruments, is pleased to announce the launch of a new “B2B” online business…
Fender Adds Two New Master Builders to the Custom Shop
[caption id="attachment_82044" align="alignleft" width="460"] Andy Hicks[/caption] Fender Custom Shop is pleased to announce two new Master Builders that will be joining the team: Andy Hicks and David Brown. Since…
Strapped In: Guitar & Bass Strap Sales in 2022
With the robust sales of fretted instruments that began during lockdown, it’s perhaps not especially surprising that guitar and bass straps are also moving at a healthy clip. “Strong sales…
MMR Dealer Survey: Brass Mouthpieces
We invite you to participate in our next MI retailer survey (results to appear in the June 2022 issue of MMR) - this month on the topic of Brass Mouthpieces.…
Guitar Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New Store in Hagerstown, Maryland
[caption id="attachment_81861" align="alignleft" width="460"] Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Guitar Center location in Hagerstown, MD. Pictured L-R: Two city officials from Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce; Guitar Center CEO Ron Japinga;…