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…
Roland Launches Online Lifestyle Merchandise Store
Roland Corporation U.S. has launched the Roland Merchandise Store:merch.rolandus.com, its first official online store for apparel and accessories. Musicians and fans can find stylish men’s and women’s AIRA-branded outerwear and…
Another UK music shop closes down
Another UK music shop has closed down, with the Purple Ukulele in Tiverton, Devon shutting its doors, after the owner decided to call it a day just three years since opening up. The shop…
23rd Annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards now open
Every December for more than two decades, the readers of MMR have selected the top instruments and MI products across an array of categories. The Dealers’ Choice Awards honour those…
RETAIL THERAPY: Selling the high-end
In the second part of his exclusive feature for MMR Global, in-store marketing expert and retail consultant Corin Birchall, one of the UK industry's foremost and experienced thought leaders on using the…
RETAIL THERAPY: Add-ons and upselling
In-store marketing expert and retail consultant, Corin Birchall is one of the UK industry's foremost and experienced thought leaders on using the right sales techniques in MI stores. Here he…
Thomas Blug touring UK dealers
German guitarist Thomas Blug, will be visiting the UK at the end of this month to give a series of in-store talks and live performances demonstrating the BluGuitar Amp1. Kicking off…
23rd Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards
There is only ONE MORE DAY to cast your nomination for the Dealers' Choice Awards! Every December for more than two decades, the readers of MMR have selected the top…
23rd Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards
Every December for more than two decades, the readers of MMR have selected the top instruments and MI products across an array of categories. The Dealers’ Choice Awards honour those…
TOP TEN: Signs your shop is too cold
Summer's over, unbelievably there's already talk of snow, and there's a sneaking suspicion your store may have had the heating off for just a bit too long... 10: You're having to…
KumbaYEAH! Acoustic Sales Continue to Set the Pace
With nearly half of the participants in our recent survey – sent out to over 400 MI retailers – reporting that acoustic guitar sales are “up,” and with an impressive…
The Market is Growing, I Enjoy Having Dire Straits Songs Explained to me Online, Acoustic Sales and YouTube are Friends, and Other Random Musings…
In late August, Research and Markets announced the addition of the Global Musical Instruments Market 2015 Report to their offerings. The report claims the global MI market value was $16.05…