AMN Drivetime Chats with NTN’s Charles Harris [Video]
A native of “Honeymoon City” Niagara Falls, New York, Charles Harris began his aftermarket career after graduating with degrees in both Business and Marketing from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. An experienced sales executive, Harris has spent more than 30 years in the automotive aftermarket, holding executive management roles at such well-known names as Tenneco,
Tire Industry Labor Shortage: Improve This to Keep Employees
I’ve spoken to many representatives from manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers who report that techs, counter people, drivers and even white-collar team members have walked off the job, failed to report, or given notice, and their businesses have been impacted by these departures. This isn’t just a tire industry issue—and goes beyond the tech shortage that
K&M Tire Gives Dealers Tools for Pursuing Excellence
After two years of virtual meetings and events, K&M Tire hosted its 2022 Dealer Conference & Trade Show in person from Feb. 17-19 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Hundreds of dealers and their families trekked to K.C. not only for quality time together with K&M but
2022 TIA OTR Tire Conference to Offer 12 Educational Sessions
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has scheduled 12 general educational sessions and two break-out sessions for its 2022 Off-the-Road Tire Conference, which will take place Feb. 23-26, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa in Miramar Beach, Florida. The educational sessions will focus on training, industry information, professional development and government affairs and
TIA Celebrates 100 Years during the SEMA show
The centennial festivities featured a program recalling the association’s iconic history and speeches by TIA’s leadership.
2021 Top Shop Finalist: Lex Brodie’s Tire, Brake & Service Co.
Lex Brodie’s is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, marking six decades of sustaining success and growth by valuing its employees, striving to give maximum value to its customers, and giving back to its community.
The Value of Your Tire Business is at an All-Time High
National retailers and independent players alike are competing for market share and potential acquisition targets.
K&M Conference Features Tire Shop Development Sessions
These sessions kept the momentum of the event going full-speed ahead to provide its dealers with resourceful information and takeaways to help improve their businesses and make them thrive.
Left Brain vs. Right: Synchrony Study Probes Brand Loyalty
Customer loyalty is essential for building a successful business. Every business owner wants loyal customers, but how do you encourage loyalty? Synchrony, a leading provider of retail credit programs for businesses nationwide, examined the topic in its 2019 Loyalty Study. They conducted an online survey of 1,500 consumers with questions designed to probe the psychology,
Author Steve Gilliland to Address 2020 OTR Tire Conference
Titled “Making a Difference,” Steve Gilliland’s speech will detail how to positively influence people in every way, regardless of position or status, TIA says.