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Musical Instrument Retail News June 2, 2016

Education expo seeks workshop ideas

The Music and Drama Education Expo is now accepting proposals for workshops, seminars and keynote sessions for its 2017 conference programme. Celebrating its fifth anniversary from 9th-10th February 2017, the Expo…

Ronnie Dungan
Jun 2, 2016
Musical Instrument Retail News May 28, 2016

SLM Celebrates Record Q1 Sales

In recognition of a record breaking Q1 sales performance, St Louis Music held a celebratory lunch on April 22nd as a thank you to its employees. Mark Ragin, President &…

Christian Wissmuller
May 28, 2016
Musical Instrument Retail News May 28, 2016

NAMM Celebrates the Top 100 Music Products Retailers

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is honored to announce the final selections for 2016’s Top 100 Dealer Awards. Now in its sixth year, the Top 100 Dealer Awards…

Christian Wissmuller
May 28, 2016
Musical Instrument Retail News May 13, 2016

Down to the Wire(less) Wireless Microphone Sales Making Strides

With nearly 80 percent (79.4) of retailers participating in this month’s survey reporting that sales of wireless mics are either up or level when compared to this time last year,…

Christian Wissmuller
May 13, 2016
Musical Instrument Retail News May 6, 2016

New sax store for Glasgow

Glasgow is getting a new music store in the form of The Saxophone Shop, which opens this Saturday (7th May). The shop host an official opening party with musical entertainment,…

Ronnie Dungan
May 6, 2016
Musical Instrument Retail News May 3, 2016

JHS boosts Supro European sales team

JHS has strengthened European sales of its Supro amp brand with the appointment of five new sales agents in France and Germany. In Germany, the Northern territories will be covered…

Ronnie Dungan
May 3, 2016
Musical Instrument Retail News April 27, 2016

NAMM reveals Top 100 Dealers list

NAMM has revealed the final selections for its Top 100 Dealer Awards, with the UK's Absolute Music and Andertons among the few non-US dealers on the list. Now in its sixth…

Ronnie Dungan
Apr 27, 2016
Musical Instrument Retail News April 26, 2016

Yamaha set to announce sales rise

According to forecasts, Yamaha’s group operating profit will likely increase for a fifth straight year in fiscal 2016, thanks to strong sales of musical instruments in Asia and audio equipment…

Ronnie Dungan
Apr 26, 2016
Musical Instrument Retail News April 25, 2016

GC Opens New Location in N.Y., Closes Store in Indiana

Guitar Center recently announced the grand opening of its newest retail location, a state-of-the-art musical instrument and technology center covering 11,000 square feet in Selden, NY. The grand opening took…

Christian Wissmuller
Apr 25, 2016
Musical Instrument Retail News April 22, 2016

Blug lines-up May UK dealer tour

German guitarist and amp designer Thomas Blug is to conduct a five-date tour of the UK in May promoting his  BluGuitar AMP1 range. The AMP1 is Thomas’ footpedal-sized 100 watt valve amp…

Ronnie Dungan
Apr 22, 2016
Musical Instrument Retail News April 19, 2016

Korg adds to Jupiter sales force

Korg UK has appointed Stuart Middleton to the position of area sales manager, southern England, for the Jupiter Brass brand. Middleton brings over 20 years of retail experience and 12…

Ronnie Dungan
Apr 19, 2016