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June 26, 2025 I Feature

Cassell’s Music Announces Closure After 78 Years

A beloved San Fernando music store is playing its final notes. After 78 years in business, Cassell’s Music will close its doors on July 12. Owner Ed…

May 09, 2025 I Feature

The MI Industry Reacts to Tariffs

On April 2, President Trump issued an Executive Order introducing sweeping new tariffs, including a 10% baseline on all imports and a 54% total tariff on…

March 21, 2025 I Feature

New York City’s Rock and Soul Celebrates 50th Anniversary

New York City-based DJ shop Rock and Soul is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The company started in 1975, when Joseph and Shirley Bechor opened a…

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July 07, 2025 I Next-Gen Retailing I by Jonathan Hendrix

Climbing the MI Ladder

“Climbing the ladder” is a phrase that’s commonly used within the workplace, regardless of the industry. I’ve found that most people need to see a path…

“Climbing the ladder” is a phrase that’s commonly used within the workplace, regardless of the industry. I’ve found that most people need to see a path…

July 07, 2025 I NAMM YP I by Erin Kessler

From Mentee to President: Why NAMM YP Matters

When I joined the NAMM Young Professionals (YP) Board in 2022, I snapped a photo with Jeremy Payne, who was in his second year as president, and Jeremy…

When I joined the NAMM Young Professionals (YP) Board in 2022, I snapped a photo with Jeremy Payne, who was in his second year as president, and Jeremy…

April 28, 2025 I Notes & Cents I by Amanda Rueter

Real Strategies to Improve GMROI

If you want to know how efficiently your inventory is working for you, look no further than GMROI, or Gross Margin Return on Investment. This key retail metric…

If you want to know how efficiently your inventory is working for you, look no further than GMROI, or Gross Margin Return on Investment. This key retail metric…