What to Look Forward to at DRIVE Expo 2022
DRIVE is the largest coaching and management company in North America. Since 1993, DRIVE has helped thousands of owners achieve their goals – both business and personal. The upcoming DRIVE EXPO in Orlando, Florida will propel all attendees with specialized training sessions, presentations from industry leaders, workshops built just for a shop owner’s needs, the
K&M Top Shop: Integrity Drives Smetz’s Tire & Service Center
Smetz’s Tire & Service Center is truly in the business of taking care of the customer. Their slogan “Where integrity meets the road,” isn’t just something they say. The staff at Smetz’s Tire & Service Center live this out in each and every interaction with customers–and with each other. That’s why Smetz’s Tire & Service
Point S Creates Programs that Invest in Independents
Imagine a line graph where the line extends so far up and to the right that bells sound and confetti inexplicably falls from the sky – that’s where Point S lives. In 2021, total sales dollars across Point S locations were up 24% from 2020. Same-store growth was up 15%. The co-op added 20 new
Virginia Tire Looks to Female Staff to Address Labor Shortage
Like many tire dealers, Julie Holmes has grappled with the shortage of qualified technicians in the tire industry, but most recently, she’s also been confronted with a general labor shortage that many businesses are dealing with today. Virginia Tire & Auto employs 300 people across its 18 stores, and offers benefits like health insurance and
Michelin Appoints New HR Officer in North America
Felicia Sanders will take over as chief human resources officer of Michelin North America when David Stafford retires in December.
How RoboTire Aims To Transform the Tire Industry
RoboTire executives explain the mission, vision and values behind the Detroit-based automation and robotics start up.
The State of the Aftermarket in 2021
Aftermarket retail sales have performed well despite the decrease in vehicle miles traveled.
Benefits That Beat the Technician Shortage
Find out what benefits dealers are offering their technicians and what methods they’re using to recruit them in this episode of Rolling with the Numbers, sponsored by Wix Filters.
Nokian Tyres Pierre Zupancic Enjoys the Fast-Paced Industry
Pierre Zupancic, regional sales director, Eastern Canada, Nokian Tyres, is always ready for a challenge.
Hercules Tires Details 2021 Products, Program Improvements
In 2021, part of Hercules Tires dealer-focused formula will include new products with the launch of two all-terrain tires in the Terra Trac lineup.