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Musical Instrument Retail News October 20, 2015

Voting now open for this year's Dealers' Choice Awards

With the list of nominations complete, you can now vote in the annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards. To be eligible to vote you must be a subscriber to Musical Mechandise Review (MMR). You can sign…

Ronnie Dungan
Oct 20, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News October 13, 2015

Fishman Creates New Retail Packaging

Fishman has just launched distinctive new retail packaging for its acoustic amplification products. Developed in collaboration with White Ink, a NYC-based full service branding and design agency, the packaging retains…

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 13, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News October 8, 2015

NUVO opens U.S. Sales and Distribution Center

After three years of steady growth in the U.S., Nuvo has opened the doors of its new sales and distribution center in Boston. “It’s been exciting to come to NAMM,…

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 8, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News October 6, 2015

US DEALER FOCUS: Digital keyboard sales under pressure

We polled more than 300 US dealers to get their thoughts on the current state of the digital keyboard and piano market. Though it’s a complaint heard frequently with respect…

Ronnie Dungan
Oct 6, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News October 6, 2015

How to win a Dealers' Choice Award

Is there anything more prestigious to have at the NAMM Show then a bright shiny new 2015 Dealer's Choice Award presented by MMR sitting in your booth? It says a…

Ronnie Dungan
Oct 6, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News September 30, 2015

Fred W. Gretsch Celebrates 50 Years in MI with Chicago In-Store


WHAT: Fred W. Gretsch invites the public to celebrate his 50th anniversary in the music business with a free in-store event at Chicago Music Exchange. The event will feature a meet…

Christian Wissmuller
Sep 30, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News September 29, 2015

Scottish mini-chain expands with new store

Scottish indie, Kenny's Music is adding a fourth store to its mini-chain, opening in Aberdeen this week.  The dealer already has shops open in Dundee, Dunfermline and GlasgowThe new shop,…

Ronnie Dungan
Sep 29, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News September 29, 2015

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…

Ronnie Dungan
Sep 29, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News September 25, 2015

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…

Christian Wissmuller
Sep 25, 2015
Musical Instrument Retail News September 25, 2015

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…

Ronnie Dungan
Sep 25, 2015