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Musical Instrument Retail News August 19, 2017

Nominations open for MMR's 25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards

MMR is inviting readers to participate in the selection of our 25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards. Click here to submit your nominations for this year.    Nominations are open to everyone, but only subscribers to MMR will be able to…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 19, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News August 19, 2017

Nominations Open for MMR's 25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards

MMR invites readers to participate in the selection of our 25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards. Click here to submit your nominations for this year.    Nominations are open to everyone, but only subscribers to MMR will be able to…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 19, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News August 8, 2017

Smarter PA Systems Will Offer MI Retailers a New Opportunity

Historically, one of the hardest things for performing musicians has been getting the PA sound right. Two things have been happening to make that less of a problem, and they…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 8, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News July 20, 2017

Audix Now Hiring Sales Representatives

Audix is currently seeking experienced inside sales representatives for its headquarters in Wilsonville, Oregon. The company is looking for individuals who have sales experience and a history of achieving or…

Christian Wissmuller
Jul 20, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News July 18, 2017

Cordoba makes European sales signing

​Cordoba Music Group has appointed Ralf Benninghaus-Fliedner as Europe sales manager. He joins with 46 years of experience running retail and distribution in the musical instrument industry, representing brands such as…

Ronnie Dungan
Jul 18, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News July 12, 2017

NEMC Hosts Annual Summer Workshop for Music Teachers

On June 27, the National Educational Music Company (NEMC) hosted the 2017 Summer Workshop for Music Teachers, which was co-sponsored by Alfred Publishing and KHS Alliance for Music Education. At…

Christian Wissmuller
Jul 12, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News July 11, 2017

Workers at GC Stores Ratify First Union Contract

On July 11, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union's (RWDSU) newly unionized Guitar Center workers at four stores in New York (NY), Chicago (IL), Danvers (MA), and Las Vegas (NV),…

Christian Wissmuller
Jul 11, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News July 11, 2017

Shure Names Humrichouser VP of its Americas and Asia Sales Organizations

​Shure Incorporated has announced an expanded, global role for Mark Humrichouser, as vice president of its Americas and Asia/Pacific Sales organizations. In this role, Mark leads the Sales, Marketing, Customer…

Christian Wissmuller
Jul 11, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News July 10, 2017

FEATURE: Dealers try their hand at hosting live performances

Live music was worth $9.3 billion in 2015, and it’s expected to continue to be the music industry’s chief revenue generator going forward, reaching nearly $11.7 billion in 2020, according…

Christian Wissmuller
Jul 10, 2017