SABIAN Adds to U.S. Sales Force
Having transitioned to a direct-to-retail sales model in 2015, SABIAN has just enlisted a solid team of industry veterans to bolster their U.S. sales effort. Roger Jewell is the new…
One week to go before Dealers' Choice voting closes
There is exactly one week to go before voting in this year’s MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards closes. Every December for more than two decades, the readers of MMR have selected…
UFiP cymbals opens new retail network
The Music Shipping is backing its Italian UFiP cymbals range with a major promotion which will see a number of approved stockists apppointed across the UK. The new UFiP programme will…
Audio Source, Inc. adds Madlener to Sales Force
Audio Source, Inc. has announced the appointment of Mike Madlener to the role of territory manager, effective August 1, 2015. Madlener has over 10 years of experience in all phases…
Folkestone dealer wins Tanglewood window competition
The recent Tanglewood autumn window display competition saw more than 100 dealers dressing their main showroom windows to enter. The competition was wholly designed to invigorate the store’s footfall either…
Add it Up! Steps to Successful Add-On Sales
Some years ago, at my former company, I analyzed a season’s worth of rental and lease contracts, and found that only 27 percent of them had any add-ons at all.…
Littlite Adds Mikeska to Sales Team
Littlite has announced new sales team member Nic Mikeska. He is going to take on the role of outside sales representative for the company. Mikeska will maintain Littlite as the…
Gravesend dealer back in business
Gravesend music dealer Elephant Music has reopened under new management. New owners Rob Sherwood and Dennis Halberg have given the store an extensive revamp after closing earlier in the year.…
Leeds dealer hopes to expand with cafe concept
Leeds retailer Northern Guitars has plans to expand its shop with a new ”guitar cafe” concept. The idea is to add a cafe, bar (a drinks licence has been applied…
Full Compass Becomes First U.S. Retailer of Dean Zelinsky Guitars
Dean Zelinsky guitars and has chosen the online retailer Full Compass as its first USA retailer. Starting November 1, Full Compass will sell a number of electric guitar models from…
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…
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…