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Musical Instrument Retail News December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - ARIZONA: Metro Gnome Music & Cycle To Go

Metro Gnome Music & Cycle To GoTucsonTodd Crawford,  Owner Business this year: We had a strong instrument rental season this year, and overall sales have increased over last year. The one problem…

MMR Staff
Dec 3, 2013
Musical Instrument Retail News December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - ALASKA: Music Mart and Studios

Music Mart and StudiosFairbanksAnita Tomsha, President/OwnerBusiness this year: Slightly down from 2012.Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? We love the newer carbon-fiber bowed instruments. They are long-lived and lightweight and have…

MMR Staff
Dec 3, 2013
Musical Instrument Retail News December 3, 2013

#50DEALERS - ALABAMA: Bailey Brothers Music Academy

Bailey Brothers Music AcademyBirminghamClay Bailey, OwnerOutlook for 2014? Profits are up; sales are down. Over the last four or five years, I’ve developed into more of the band and orchestra…

MMR Staff
Dec 3, 2013
Musical Instrument Retail News November 30, 2013

21st Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards

As the Dealers’ Choice Awards enter their third decade, we see amongst the 2013 winners some familiar faces, some newcomers, and the return of champions from years past.While 2012 seemed…

MMR Staff
Nov 30, 2013
Musical Instrument Retail News November 24, 2013

Van Oppen and Bradley Join Zildjian Marketing and Sales Team

Rick van Oppen and Michael Bradley have joined Zildjian’s marketing and sales team. Rick van Oppen is now regional sales manager, sharing responsibilities for the Company’s sales in Europe and reporting…

MMR Staff
Nov 24, 2013
Musical Instrument Retail News November 6, 2013

Vote Now for the 2013 Dealers' Choice Awards!

We’d like to invite you to participate in the selection of MMR's 21st Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards. Please make your choices below in all product categories that are relevant to your…

MMR Staff
Nov 6, 2013
Musical Instrument Retail News November 2, 2013

Korg USA Expands Sales Force in Canada

Korg USA has expanded its sales force to be able to provide the same premium service to Canadian retailers as it does in the U.S. market. Joining existing West Coast…

MMR Staff
Nov 2, 2013
Musical Instrument Retail News October 31, 2013

MI SalesTrak Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Before Clark Johnson and Jim Hirschberg brought the practice of using objective retail sales data to the MI industry, decisions were ultimately just guesswork. But 10 years ago, the two…

MMR Staff
Oct 31, 2013
Musical Instrument Retail News October 31, 2013

Drum Dealers Take a Beatdown

MMR recently sent out a survey to over 1,000 subscribers to get some feedback on the state of the drum and percussion retail market and… the results are not pretty.…

MMR Staff
Oct 31, 2013
Musical Instrument Retail News October 23, 2013

Asterope Embarks National Dealer Tour

Asterope recently embarked on a nationwide tour to give music retailers the chance to experience first-hand the “Asterope difference” its audio cables make. Dealers across the U.S. had the opportunity…

MMR Staff
Oct 23, 2013