Alfred Music’s Alex Ordonez on How the Company Is Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic

StaffApril 16, 2020

With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affecting industries around the globe, the Music & Sound Retailer is reaching out to those working in MI to s...

Mike and Miriam Risko on MI Marketing During the COVID-19 Health Crisis

StaffApril 13, 2020

Mike and Miriam Risko of Mike Risko Music in Ossining, N.Y. discuss how they're getting by during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite their store being closed.

Tammy VanDonk Discusses Fender’s Efforts During the COVID-19 Pandemic

StaffApril 10, 2020

Tammy VanDonk talks about how Fender is helping MI retailers during these difficult times, offers the company's approach to new product launches with no Summer NAMM and more.

Island Music’s Keith Grasso on the New Normal of Retail

StaffApril 9, 2020

In our interview with Island Music's Keith Grasso, the owner of the Maryland-based retailer says that times are tough, but he remains optimistic. 

Tim Spicer Describes the Steps He’s Taken to Weather the COVID-19 Crisis

StaffApril 8, 2020

Tim Spicer of Spicer's Music discusses online lessons, how he will handle eventual increased store traffic and looks into the future.

Dan Vedda on Keeping Business Strong During and After the COVID-19 Crisis

StaffApril 4, 2020

Dan Vedda, owner of Skyline Music in Ohio, discusses what he is doing to ensure his business is strong both during and after the COVID-19 crisis.

Mike Miltimore on How Riversong Guitars Is Dealing With the COVID-19 Crisis

StaffApril 3, 2020

Riversong Guitars CEO Mike Miltimore discusses how his company is dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, the economic situation in Canada, and more.

The Music & Sound Retailer Chats With Marketing Expert Gabriel O’Brien

StaffApril 2, 2020

Gabriel O'Brien explains the first thing MI retailers should be doing right now regarding online presence, no matter if their store is still open or not.

Reverb’s Sebastian Fabal on Increasing Sales During Uncertain Times

StaffApril 1, 2020

During this interview, the Retailer chats with Reverb's Sebastian Fabal about how MI retailers can increase online sales during these uncertain times.

Allen McBroom on How Backstage Music is Handling COVID-19

StaffMarch 31, 2020

Allen McBroom, owner of Backstage Music in Starkville, Miss., and columnist for the Retailer, talks about how his store is handling the COVID-19 crisis.