By Katie Kailus & Kimberly Kapela
From a music store on the North Sea in Norway, to an acoustic specialty shop in eastern Netherlands, to a bustling 100-store chain with locations across all of Canada’s provinces, global MI retail comes in all shapes and sizes. L ike their U.S. counterparts, MI retailers internationally are navigating shift- ing trends, tariffs and consumer expectations, while finding new ways to connect with musicians in an increasingly digital world. In this month’s cover story, we speak to MI retailers across the world that are reinventing their businesses to meet demand, keeping up with global trends and propel- ling local music education programs. Their insight provides U.S. retailers with perspective, and maybe even a tip or two.
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