SEMA Show Wrap Up
At its annual meeting, TIA placed special attention on repealing recently enacted tariffs on imported China-made passenger tires and on getting a seat at the table when it comes to a new consumer education offering. TIA members approved two resolutions aimed at those issues. The first states that TIA “will strive to be a significant
N.C. Dealer Elected Alderman
Family Tire owner Denis Bucher is poised to become mayor pro-tempore of New Bern, N.C. In November, Bucher was elected alderman for the city, where his two-location dealership is based. The mayor pro tempore fills in whenever the mayor cannot preside over a meeting of the New Bern Board of Aldermen, as well as at
Dealer Teeing It Up for Children’s Hospital
Cornelius, N.C.-based Griffin Brothers Tires, Wheels & Auto Repair will hold its first Chip’n for Children golf tournament, which will benefit Levine Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network. The Oct. 21 event will be held at Pine Island Country Club in Charlotte, and the 18-hole tournament includes a boxed lunch and a prime rib
With Both Feet: Dealers Show Business Success Means Doing Things Differently
Rare is the spring weekend in northeast Ohio with wall-to-wall pleasant temperatures and no rain. So rare that local brides grit their teeth and light votive candles by the score, hoping their dream day doesn’t become a deluge disaster. Indeed, holding a full weekend event in these parts involves more prayer than planning. Little wonder
Superior Customer Service
In the history of the world, the topic of customer service might not generate as much enthusiasm or interest as, say, global terrorism. But don’t tell that to a businessman – especially a tire dealer – who is battling a badly strained economy for his own survival in the marketplace. These days, businesses will “go
The Changing Landscape
Under normal circumstances, it’s challenging enough to market your business to customers and keep profits moving in the right direction. But add to that the current recession economy, and today’s tire dealers are facing a whole new set of challenges. Even though they may feel attacked from all sides – by faltering profits, the credit
Redwood’s Barbara Receives National Volunteer Honor
Alpio Barbara, owner of Redwood General Tire in Redwood City, Calif., was named Volunteer of the Year by the National Police Activities League.
Florida Dealer Opens Two Stores
Top Shop Award semi-finalist The Tire Choice & Total Car Care opened its 21st and 22nd retail stores in Florida.
All in the Family: After a Record Year, Hankook Meets New Challenges Head-On
After a Record Year, Hankook Meets New Challenges Head-On