News
May 17, 2021 I Retail
Instrumental Music Center Announces Leslie Stirm as Sole Owner
Stirm said she is planning on re-branding and remodeling the storefront following the 2020 exit of former co-owner Mike Faltin.
May 17, 2021 I Distribution
Hosa Technology Named US Distributor of Gruv Gear
Hosa will distribute a range of Gruv Gear’s products including its bags, cases, string dampeners, and padded guitar and bass straps.
May 14, 2021 I Operations
JJ Babbitt Announces New Ownership
Steve Rorie is the president and new owner of the 102-year-old mouthpiece manufacturer.
May 12, 2021 I Acquisition
Sennheiser Sells Off Consumer Brand to Focus on Pro Market
Sennheiser has announced it’s selling its consumer business to focus entirely on the professional market.
May 10, 2021 I Philanthropy
ProMark Announces it’s Replanting 100% of Trees Used for Drumsticks
The company said its landmark reforestation program has replanted 100% of the trees used to make its drumsticks within eight years of launching the initiative.
May 10, 2021 I Obituary
Longtime Retailer, Former NAMM Board Member Lee Donais Passes Away
Donais passed away at the age of 74 on April 23.
May 10, 2021 I Retail
Reverb Reports Another Record-breaking Quarter for Sellers
The online marketplace claims its sellers experienced the best quarter ever in Q1 of 2021, with sales up nearly 50% compared to the same period last year.
May 07, 2021 I Supply
Hal Leonard Set to Also Re-release Taylor Swift’s Fearless
The company’s forthcoming songbook puts 10 of the pop star’s songs in print for the first time. It calls the project an opportunity to create new musicians.
