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Slight Bounce: Sluggish August Gives Way to Mild Service Rebound

While dealers remain concerned over the economy, preliminary sales numbers from our panel of retail dealers indicate some positive movement. After another slide in August, tire and service sales showed some strength in September. Click here for October 2008 Charts The cost of fuel was the biggest concern in August, and more dealers mentioned the

Turning Around: Tire and Service Sales Show Signs of Rebound in July

Dealer comments this month continue to reflect increased concerns over the economy and fuel prices. Dealers also mentioned customers are becoming even more price sensitive in their purchases. There is some hopeful news: tire unit and service sales at our panel of more than 100 tire dealers nationwide did show signs of rebounding in July,

Head Over Heels: After Brief Uptick, June Results Show Sharp Sales Fall 

Dealer comments and survey results this month continue to reflect dealers’ growing concerns about the state of the economy. Fuel prices remain the biggest concern, with more than 70% of independent tire dealers specifically naming the price of gas as their top concern. Translated into consumer reaction, tire and service sales at our panel of

Temporary Gains: April’s Uptick Showers Don’t Bring May Sales Flowers

Dealer comments and survey results this month continue to reflect increased concerns over the economy. Fuel prices are the biggest issue, with more than 60% of independent tire dealers specifically naming the price of gas as their top concern. With this growing concern in mind, tire and service sales at our panel of more than

Ups & Downs: Passenger Tire Sales Rebound, HP Tire Sales Drop

Dealer comments and survey results reflect increasingconcerns over the economy and its impact on customers and future business. Tireand service sales at our panel of more than 100 independent tire dealersnationwide dropped significantly in February, and rebounded slightly in March €“but they remain below 2007 results. Click here for May 2008 charts The Tire Review

Spring Sink: February Floundered, March Somewhat Level, Dealers Worried

Dealer comments and survey results reflect increasing concerns over the economy and its impact on future business. Tire and service sales at our panel of more than 100 independent tire dealers nationwide dropped significantly in February, and rebounded slightly in March – but they remain below 2007 results. Click here for April 2008 charts Dealer

Slow But Steady: Early 2008 Numbers Show Slight Improvement Over Last Year

The Tire Review Dealer Panel reports retail passenger tire unit sales continued to show positive movement in February vs. the same month last year. Final January numbers for tire unit sales show an increase of about 1% in retail demand vs. January 2007. Click here for March 2008 Charts After hitting the bottom in late

Sales Abound: After Serious Slip, Retail Tire Sales Pick Up; Service Still Strong

The Tire Review Dealer Panel reports passenger tire unit and service dollar sales rebounded slightly in June and heading into July. Final June 2007 results for tire sales show a stronger demand for retail tires, with unit sales up 2.0% over the same month last year. Preliminary numbers for July show a continuing rebound, up

Sales Level Out: Tire Sales Remain Soft; Service Sales Fall

Final May 2007 results for tire sales show a softening in retail demand, with unit sales up just 1.5% over the same month last year. Preliminary numbers for June show a continuing downward trend in consumer tire purchases, coinciding with the nationwide spike in gasoline prices. Click here for July 2007 charts In the individual