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Musical Instrument Retail News December 4, 2017

25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards Winners Announced!

Be sure to check out the December issue of MMR to learn about the winners of the 2017 Dealers' Choice Awards - the 25th year of these annual honors.

Christian Wissmuller
Dec 4, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News December 1, 2017

JHS Adds 'Shopping List' Function to Trade Site

Distributor JHS has launched a new 'shopping list' function on the trade-only area of its website, enabling customers to get better deals and discounts.  The firm handles over 70 brands and in…

Ronnie Dungan
Dec 1, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News November 28, 2017

Kidderminster Store Expands to New Premises

Kidderminster guitar store, Beryl Guitars has just opened new premises and has plans to launch its own branded guitar range next year. The new shop on Coventry Street was officially…

Ronnie Dungan
Nov 28, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News November 15, 2017

Lim to Head up Chauvet Sales in Asia

Chauvet has announced that well-known industry figure Hanslee Lim will be spearheading its sales efforts in Asia. Lim comes to Chauvet after directing Asian market sales for Robe and prior…

Ronnie Dungan
Nov 15, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News November 9, 2017

Retail Forum: Classic and Orchestral Instruments

Results from this month’s MMR retailer survey were something of a mixed bag, though there were some takeaways and whilst the US market may differ from others, there are still…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 9, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News 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…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 8, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News October 30, 2017

Village Music Wellington Expands Store

Village Music Wellington has introduced a new kind of music center with the opening of their 10410 Forest Hill Boulevard location in Florida. Grand opening festivities will take place on…

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 30, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News 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. Nominations are open to everyone,…

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 26, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News 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.

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 26, 2017