Once upon a time, when dinosaurs still roamed the earth, making purchases for MI retail stock was a simple task. Everything cost 50 percent of what it sold for ...
String Swing’s history dates back to 1983, when Paul Thieman and Anne Tainter were running a small dairy farm in Elroy, Wis. Thieman, who played guitar in a loc...
It’s November, and before you sit down for your Thanksgiving meal, it’s time to shine a really bright light (we’re talking long-burning, powerful LED bulbs) on ...
We often publicize the many areas of innovation in the MI industry, whether it’s pro audio, DJ products, new guitar technologies and more. But certainly not to ...
Disruption. We hear about it in every industry, and if you’re not a consumer, it can be scary. Unless, of course, your business is part of the disruption. Then ...
In the April 2015 issue of the Music & Sound Retailer, I talked about user reviews and how bad customer service experiences in stores have led to the breakd...
A&G Central Music, winner of the Music Makes a Difference and Dealer of the Year awards at NAMM’s Top 100 Dealer 2017 event in July, is also one of the most...
In the business of running an MI store, it takes three parts to make the commerce machine run. Obviously, the first part is the store owner. Equally obvious is ...
Editor’s Note: “Front and Center” is brought to you by The Women’s International Network (The WiMN). The interviews showcase accomplished women who work in the ...
Drums are a complicated thing to sell. For one thing, they’re loud. In order for serious buyers to make a decision on a kit, they need to be allowed some volume...
