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Musical Instrument Retail News October 22, 2015

Sonic8 offers Antares ATG-1 in-store demos

Sonic8 is offering UK in-store demonstrations of the Antares ATG-1 Guitar Floor Processor.  The ATG-1 Floor Processor is designed to compliment electric guitar set-ups. The push of a footswitch will instantly tune…

Ronnie Dungan
Oct 22, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News October 21, 2015

Music Dynamics opening third store

West Country retailer Music Dynamics is planning to open its third shop in as many years in Cheltenham, this December. The dealer, owned by Andrew Griggs, opened its first store…

Ronnie Dungan
Oct 21, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News October 20, 2015

Voting now open for this year's Dealers' Choice Awards

With the list of nominations complete, you can now vote in the annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards. To be eligible to vote you must be a subscriber to Musical Mechandise Review (MMR). You can sign…

Ronnie Dungan
Oct 20, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News October 19, 2015

2015 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards Voting Closing Soon! Vote Now!

Let your voice be heard!  Vote now for your choices in the 2015 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards - open to all current MMR subscribers: https://mmrmagazine.com/dca-vote

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 19, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News October 13, 2015

Fishman Creates New Retail Packaging

Fishman has just launched distinctive new retail packaging for its acoustic amplification products. Developed in collaboration with White Ink, a NYC-based full service branding and design agency, the packaging retains…

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 13, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News October 8, 2015

NUVO opens U.S. Sales and Distribution Center

After three years of steady growth in the U.S., Nuvo has opened the doors of its new sales and distribution center in Boston. “It’s been exciting to come to NAMM,…

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 8, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News October 6, 2015

US DEALER FOCUS: Digital keyboard sales under pressure

We polled more than 300 US dealers to get their thoughts on the current state of the digital keyboard and piano market. Though it’s a complaint heard frequently with respect…

Ronnie Dungan
Oct 6, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News October 6, 2015

How to win a Dealers' Choice Award

Is there anything more prestigious to have at the NAMM Show then a bright shiny new 2015 Dealer's Choice Award presented by MMR sitting in your booth? It says a…

Ronnie Dungan
Oct 6, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News September 30, 2015

Fred W. Gretsch Celebrates 50 Years in MI with Chicago In-Store


WHAT: Fred W. Gretsch invites the public to celebrate his 50th anniversary in the music business with a free in-store event at Chicago Music Exchange. The event will feature a meet…

Christian Wissmuller
Sep 30, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News September 29, 2015

Scottish mini-chain expands with new store

Scottish indie, Kenny's Music is adding a fourth store to its mini-chain, opening in Aberdeen this week.  The dealer already has shops open in Dundee, Dunfermline and GlasgowThe new shop,…

Ronnie Dungan
Sep 29, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News September 29, 2015

Grimsby shop moves on up

Gallaghers Music in Grimsby has moved to the town’s regenerated Freeman Street area, taking advantage of bigger premises, lower rent and greater footfall. Owner Lee Gallagher, says he is also benefitting…

Ronnie Dungan
Sep 29, 2015