Taking Root: Bluegrass Guitar Sales in 2016
Drawing upon country, Appalachian, Irish, Scottish, and jazz influences, Bluegrass music represents a “big tent,” as they say. As deeply steeped in improvisation as jazz, but with a more “down…
Retail: Elements in the Evolution of Strait Music
Clint Strait, vice president and third generation owner of Strait Music, explains how Baldwin Pianos, The Beatles, and best buddies were elemental in the evolution of his grandfathers’ humble piano…
Gear4Music half-time sales jump as it readies for Brexit
Gear4Music reported a jump in interim sales as it said the business was well placed to cope with the impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union thanks…
Dealers' Choice Award nominations open now
The 2016 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards call for nominations page is now open. All music industry related professionals are invited to participate in the nomination process, however, key to note…
Dealers' Choice Awards: FAQs
Want to enter this year's Dealers' Choice Awards but not sure how to do so? Our quick FAQ guide should address most, if not all, of your questions... Dealers' Choice FAQsWho…
Metroplex Selected as Exclusive Bösendorfer Retailer for North Texas
Metroplex Piano Warehouse has been selected as the official Bösendorfer piano representative for the North Texas market. With this rare designation, Metroplex is transforming its Keller store location into a…
How to win a Dealers' Choice Award
Is there anything more satisfying than rocking up at the NAMM Show and having a lovely new Dealer’s Choice Award taking pride of place on your booth? Quite a few things…
Choose your nominees for the Dealers’ Choice Awards
It’s that time of year again when we invite all MI retailers who subscribe to Musical Merchandise Review to participate in the selection of the nominees for the 24th annual…
Last Chance to Select the Nominees for the 2016 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards!
We invite all MI retailers who subscribe to Musical Merchandise Review to participate in the selection of the nominees for the 24th annual Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs) - the final day to let your…
Ashby boosts Korg sales line-up
Korg UK has appointed Richard Ashby to the new position of National Sales Manager for all brands. Ashby brings experience in both sales management and in product marketing for both the UK…
US retail - the full picture
If, as an exporter, you have ever wondered just how many US dealers there are and how they are spread out across the country, MMR's latest analysis has the answers. A…
Fishman Launches Free String Promotion Online To Drive Retail Sales
Fishman is offering free D’Addario strings with the purchase of a Fishman Bluegrass or Strings family pickup In a special web promotion designed to increase customer floor traffic and build…