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The Amazon Threat: Why Whole Foods Could be Bad for You

Around the same time that last month’s issue was hitting mailboxes, internet behemoth Amazon closed the deal to acquire Whole Foods Market. The timing of all of this is ironic.

The Man Behind the Modern Rubber Industry

With the stories of so many young leaders captured in our pages, it made me curious about the man himself, the visionary behind U.S. Patent No. 3633, Charles Goodyear. It is from his innovation that Club 3633 takes its name.

Builders of Dreams: The Three Qualities of Visionary Tire Dealers

Welcome to the Dream Shop issue. Over the past few years, the June issues of Tire Review have addressed the physical design of tire stores.

The Busy Trap: Breaking the Cycle of Not Enough Time

I don’t really have time to write this column. And you’re probably too busy to read it.

The Three Ps of Reigniting Your Motivation

How having purpose, passion and a plan helped me overcome challenges at my coffeehouse and can help your business, too.

Good With the Ladies

Why women matter to your 2017 growth.

Triumph Over Tragedy

Tire Review Editor Patti Renner discusses the inspiration behind the December cover story and the essential qualities of leadership.

Creating a Culture of Change

For the past six months, I’ve been lucky to travel across North America and spend time with tire dealers, distributors and manufacturers at various events and conferences. The theme I hear most is that “change is upon us,” and independent tire dealers who embrace the trends and position themselves well are the ones who will

Exploring Your Options

Some say the proverbial dark clouds are forming on the horizon, heading this way fast. Consolidation within the industry, manufacturers selling direct and/or online, shrinking profit margins, rising employment costs, a shift toward digital, competition from big box stores and car dealers – I could go on. The combined perfect storm of pressure upon the

On Being a Top Shop

When I ask successful tire dealers what they do, I hear things like, “We try to make someone’s day better,” and “We keep families safe,” and “Whatever it takes to serve the customer,” or “We set an example, to make a positive impact on our community.” Rarely does selling tires come up first. So this

Lessons from Danville

It’s been a few weeks since the calling hours and funeral of Billy Scheier. Somewhere in Virginia his son, Bill Jr., is probably in a classroom, searching for a new normal without his biggest fan. Wife, Wendy, is probably missing him every day, summoning the strength to smile when asked how she’s doing: “I’m fine.”

Industry Change Starts with the Independent Tire Dealer

Welcome to Tire Review’s SourceBook 2016. In the pages that follow, you’ll find the latest numbers, details and statistics based on in-depth research gathered from across our industry. The information in this issue is designed to help tire dealers better understand the market forces and global industry that directly impacts their business on a daily