Verdict Still Out on Canadian Economy
(Financial Post) A man leaves a Canadian Tire store in Oshawa, Ont. Economists don’t expect a recession here this year, but the impact from the U.S. downturn is still uncertain.
Last Wake-Up Call: Blistered by Another ‘Problem,’ It’s Time the Industry Takes Action
Anger. Disappointment. Frustration. Resignation. I hurtled through a range of negative emotions after watching ABC’s “20/20” assault on the tire industry. After turning the whole thing over in my mind countless times, I finally came to the conclusion that it didn’t really matter. They were right. 100% right. ABC’s 10-minute primetime pasting of tire retailers
TR Launches Industry’s First Blog
Tire Review was the first magazine to cover the North American tireindustry, and now it is the first with a tire industry blog – the OneWay Street Blog.
How Safe Is Your Shop?
When I started asking dealers that question, the answers that I got were all across the board. Most answers usually started with a "yes," but after some discussion its ometimes changed to an "I think so." Finally, after digging a bit more, the response moved to an "I don’t really know." This could be a
Man Hit in Head by Tyre Awarded $400,000
(Brisbane Times) A Brisbane man who was hit on the head by a falling truck tyre has been awarded more than $400,000 compensation.
RMA Names New President and CEO
Charles Cannon was named president and CEO of RMA, a role he has held on an interim basis since February.
Racing Ahead: Local Event Sponsorship Can Boost Your Brand Awareness
Local Event Sponsorship Can Boost Your Brand Awareness Last month we discussed a number of new technologies that are evolving in the tire industry. Goodyear has made huge leaps with its products over the last several years and has been the recipient of a number of awards in this year alone. It is very fitting
Still Selling: Even in Unsure Economy, Consumers Will Want Specialty Produts
Despite feeling positive sentiment in February, consumers are now feeling less optimistic about spending money customizing their vehicles. In March, the SEMA Performance Parts and Accessories Demand Index (PADI) lost 39 points, or 49%, going from 81 to 42 last month. Currently, 11% of adult American drivers (or approximately 11-plus million households) are now committing
Advantages of a CPA Add Up
A certified public account(CPA) can provide a wealth of services to your company, including businessadvice and technical assistance. And with the right CPA, you can save money andbecome more profitable. The key, of course, is selecting the right one. Talk to colleagues atsimilarly sized businesses. A small single-store operation doesn’t need thebiggest accounting firm in
The Color Green Coming To Your Shop
You can’t ignore the movement. Here’s how to make it work for you. Anyone who has been around since the 1960s remembers the beginnings of the environmental movement, our first recycling efforts and the green-colored peace sign that was adopted as the pro-ecology logo. Since those first baby steps, we’ve seen the birth of CAFÉ