Spotlight on the Chinese Alloy Wheel Market
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) To some of his competitors, Derek Zhang is known as the “godfather” of the aluminium wheel business in China.
O.K. Tire Stores Names New President
(Akron/Tire Review) The Board of Directors of O.K. Tire Stores Inc. has appointed Greg Sims president and CEO, as of Mar. 1.
Reliable Tire Launches Major 50th Celebration With New Programs
(Akron/Tire Review) Reliable Tire Distributors celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and has planned a number of special events for its customers.
Buy Vs. Lease: Should You Buy Your Store Building and Land? Or, Should you Lease Your Store’s Quarters?
The buy/lease quandary is an old one; it’s been around since the first retail store opened. It’s a big decision for any business of any size because both buying and leasing have distinct, lasting impacts on how you operate – and even how successful you will be. It is also a question you should ask
Gratitude is a Dog Called Bridgestone
(Akron/Tire Review – Iccoventry.com) Sniffer dog Bridgestone has been named after the tire firm, which stepped in to sponsor his unit.
Revealing Your Potential: The Complete Business Makeover
When was the last time you looked at your tire dealership – not as a business manager but as an objective observer? If it’s been a while, take a step back and really study your business. What do you see? Sagging sales? Unbalanced balance sheets? Peeling paint? If you’re suffering from any of those, it
Call of the Wild: BFGoodrich Off-Road Tires Take on 400-Mile Stretch of the Open Baja
BFGoodrich Off-Road Tires Take on 400-Mile Stretch of the Open Baja
Bargain Clutter Busters
Boston was invaded in July 2003. Not by aliens or a foreign army, but by strange creatures known as “treadheads.” During that month, six young men cruised the streets of Boston sporting an unusual hair style – a tread pattern on their heads. They also wore red T-shirts bearing the question, “What’s up with my
Wheel Anatomy: Part I
Arguably one of the most aesthetic components of any vehicle, wheels reflect the owner’s style, personality and, in many cases, the size of his or her bank account. But wheels encompass much more than just good looks. Looking beyond the final product all the way back to the beginning, we discover an idea or inspiration
13 Hidden Sales Boosters: Sales Sagging? Pick Them Up With These Not-So-Secret Opportunities
“Dang it! This is the fourth month we haven’t made our sales target. What’s going on? I’ll bet it was that last price increase. Those tire companies just keep hitting us for more and more, and we can barely get any tires! And, betcha that new discounter in the next town is getting all my