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Much of the Roger’s Piano’s story comes off as unexpected: the fact that the founder, Roger Shaffer, initially started a guitar and accessories company; the fact that co-owner Carol Wu…
Since late 2011 guitarists and retailers have been discovering – and embracing – the Axe-Handler, a compact and versatile stand that a guitar “leans” into, rather than being suspended as…
To commemorate 25 years of teaching school teachers to start guitar programs, Teaching Guitar Workshop (TGW) is greatly expanding their reach with more information and more free gear. TGW's ongoing…
On August 14th Hal Leonard helped organize and host Tone Check Live: Walrus Audio Clinic at the world-renowned Cream City Music Store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, featuring a Q&A session, presentation on…
Voting for the Dealers Choice Awards is now open. Only current subscribers to MMR Magazine are eligible to vote. Voting will close on November 9 at 12:00 pm (PST). Let…
On September 12, Shure Incorporated announced promotions for four key sales executives. Peter James has been named vice president of Global Sales, Pro Audio. Peter has been in the audio…
Heike Haywood and her team at Fleur Le Cordier recently hosted a three-day Floral Experience Workshop in Cape Town, which utilized CHAUVET Professional Rogue R2 Wash fixtures. The soft pastel…
Voting for the Dealers Choice Awards is now open. Only current subscribers to MMR Magazine are eligible to vote. Voting will close on November 9 at 12:00 pm (PST). Let…
Brick and mortar MI retailers understand all too well the need to dig into their community relationships to fight off the impact of big-box stores who continue to invade their…
Nearly 40 percent of the participants in this month’s retailer survey (sent out to over 300 MI dealers) report level sales in 2018 when it comes to the Cases &…
The Best Small Shops competition is returning this year, inviting independent UK retailers to share what makes them unique, with the chance to attend the competition reception in Westminster later…
Markus Jahnel, COO and managing director, will assume responsibility for the Adam Hall Group’s global business development with immediate effect. “The long-term development of new business areas and partnerships and…
