It was on a sunny day that I started my mission in Santa Cruz CA. The Chief had called me and ordered the trip south for guitar pedal investigation. The mission...
Christy and Daniel Sandt.
Gard’s Music was a mainstay of Glendora CA since opening in 1978, delighting the local MI community for generations. Daniel, Christy...
A friend recently posted the quote on Facebook: “Old ways won’t open new doors.” The message inspired dozens of likes and comments, with many posting similar ad...
Over the last few months, I’ve been talking about the fact that our real business—or, at least, our business moving forward—is selling not the products but, rat...
Trends, Issues And Obstacles That MI Retailers Face
As the holidays approach, yet another year in MI retail is winding down. Once again, this year was a mixed ...
As detailed in last month’s Latest Buzz section, I had the privilege of attending Experience PRS for the first time this year, granting me the opportunity to wi...
The Music & Sound Retailer always strives to keep its finger on the pulse of music products industry trends, and one of the most undeniable trends of recent...
Music & Sound Award Nominees Take The Stage
They’ve been called the Oscars of the music products industry. They’ve also been called the highest honor a man...
MI Retailers Talk Sales And Merchandising Of Accessories
The building blocks that make up a successful independent MI store are a lot smaller than some might...
