TBC Named Wolford as Vice Chairman
Continuing its top-level reorganization, TBC Corp. has promoted Orland Wolford to vice chairman, effective April 1. In addition to this new assignment, Wolford will retain his positions as executive vice president of TBC and president and CEO of the TBC Retail Group. “Orland has played a critical role in the strategic development of TBC Retail
Monro to Purchase Virginia’s Kramer Tire
Monro Muffler Brake will purchase all assets of Norfolk, Va.-based Kramer Tire Co., which operates 20 retail locations, two wholesale tire centers and two truck tire centers.
Reaction to ‘Misleading’ Click & Clack Column
By day, Tyson Boyer is a mild-mannered tire and fleet services manager for Midas. In his spare time, Mr. Boyer has taken up the cause for tire retailers everywhere. Last week we spotlighted a recent Click & Clack column that ran in the Calgary Herald. (Presumably, because it is a syndicated column, it also ran
2010 Top Shop Winner: Tires, Tires, Tires
If it all ended tomorrow, Dan and Dale Nothdurft would be just fine. More than OK. But if Tires, Tires, Tires ended tomorrow, the entire Siouxland region would be all the poorer. Not because there aren’t other places to get tires and vehicle service, but because of whatTires3 (as they call themselves) means to the
I Have a Bad Reputation!
"Christine Taylor Nude"…yes, I Googled myself. Unfortunately, I have the same name as the actress who played Marsha Brady on The Brady Bunch. Apparently a very nice person, but there must be some scandalous fake photos floating around out there. That is one reason I try to use my middle initial or middle name in
Tire, Repair-Focused Business Brokerage Launched
Tire and automotive aftermarket industry veteran Art Blumenthal has launched a new business brokerage firm to help owners of tire dealerships and repair shops. The national firm provides business intermediary and advisory services to both buyers and sellers of single and multi-location businesses, including retail tire and auto service dealers, commercial dealers, and wholesale tire/parts
CGS Adds Budget Cultor Brand to Replace Semperit
CGS Tyres, the international sales company for Czech Republic based Mitas a.s., has introduced a new agricultural and industrial tire brand into its product portfolio. Known as Cultor, the new brand was first introduced to the public at this year’s Agritechnica show in Germany and is intended to occupy the budget segment of the CGS
R2R Canada: Shops Get ‘Voluntary’ Deal With Automakers
Globe and Mail – Automakers have struck a non-binding deal granting Canada’s independent garages access to the proprietary software and tools to fix newer-model cars – but the vehicle repair industry’s largest trade association warns a voluntary accord will not work. Access to auto makers’ technical secrets will be an increasing necessity in the Canadian
Many Dealers Report Tire Shortage as Demand Outstrips Supply
(Kingston (Ontario) Whig-Standard) Kingston has hardly seen any snow yet this season, but already winter tires are in short supply at dealers across the city.
Notes From The Experts
The folks over at BB&T Capital Markets have this to say about the potential impact of car dealer closings: