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Retail & Business July 17, 2024

SJC Drums Assigns U.S. Retail Distribution to Hal Leonard

  [caption id="attachment_87730" align="alignleft" width="460"] SJC Drums are now distributed by Hal Leonard[/caption] Hal Leonard is thrilled to announce a new exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with SJC Drums. This exciting…

MMR Staff
Jul 17, 2024
Retail & Business July 16, 2024

Korg USA Adds Two Key Members to Sales and Marketing Team

[caption id="attachment_87696" align="alignleft" width="460"] Kate Moyer[/caption] Korg USA announces that, following an extensive search, experienced MI industry veterans Kate Moyer and Anoush Saboktakin have joined the company’s sales and marketing…

MMR Staff
Jul 16, 2024
Retail & Business July 11, 2024

A Mighty Wind: Student Flute Sales Surge in 2024

The fall semester is just around the corner. While you’re planning for “Back to School” sales and promotions, you’ll want to be sure to have plenty of one of the…

MMR Staff
Jul 11, 2024
Retail & Business June 11, 2024

Ibanez Launches New Online Apparel Store for U.S. Market

Ibanez and TAMA Drums have launched new online apparel stores offering a selection of branded clothing. The store features a variety of items, including t-shirts, hoodies, and button-down work shirts.…

MMR Staff
Jun 11, 2024
Retail & Business June 11, 2024

Dealer Survey: Music Stands

Folding music stands with carrying cases, conductor stands for the maestros, tabletop music stands designed for use at a desk or on the classroom floor -- there are plenty of…

MMR Staff
Jun 11, 2024
Retail & Business June 4, 2024

Rack ‘em Up! - Sales of Keyboard Racks & Stands in 2024

On stage on in the living room, in the subway station or in the studio or outside at a birthday party, keyboard players need to place their instruments somewhere (unless you’re a…

MMR Staff
Jun 4, 2024