Tish Ciravolo founded Daisy Rock Girl Guitars in 2000 with a mission of introducing girls, and women of all ages, to the guitar. She seeks to give them the oppo...
Although a music retailer’s brick-and-mortar storefront will always be its bread and butter, it’s crucial to understand the importance of a robust online presen...
For independent, brick-and-mortar retailers, whether in a big town or a small one, staying top of mind with customers is a daily focus. As indie stores, we usua...
Unless you have blinders on, it’s almost impossible to miss the stream of stories in the news media about the so-called “Death of Retail.” More correctly, it’s ...
Jesse McNamara’s history with Ohio’s music retail scene spans most of his life. As a high school student, he interned at Coyle’s Music—the local music store fro...
Today’s consumers are digitally connected and socially networked. Before walking into your store, they have already done their homework, especially on items tha...
I’m keenly interested in where retail is going, the new technologies and trends I read about, and the direction in which the MI business is headed. We know tech...
I feel like, lately, I’ve been focused a lot on technology. So, this month, I’m opting to focus a little more on human capital. When we think about our stores, ...
Rebecca Eaddy knows the musical instrument industry like Shakira knows dance moves.
With more than 10 years’ experience in marketing, publicity, artist relat...
Sen. Everett Dirksen is credited with describing uncontrolled government spending by saying, “A billion here, a billion there and, pretty soon, you’re talking r...
