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Continued Poor Results Cause Goodyear to Change Management
The Survey Says: Inaugural OTR Tire Dealer Study Results Are In
erground mining tire sales, and 23.8% of grader tire sales.Some of them reported 100% of sales in a certain category were of a single construction – bias. All scraper tires sold were bias for 19% of respondents, all loader tires were bias for 22%, all underground tires were of this construction for 54% of dealers
The Gripping Tale of Winter Tires
It’s not a big segment of the U.S. market – only about 4% – but winter tires are a significant sales opportunity for tire dealers who live in traditionally snowy parts of the country. Depending on the prevailing weather conditions, heavy and consistent snowfalls can hit most of the continental U.S. – from Nevada north
The Road Less Traveled: The winter tire
It’s clearly not a tire for every dealer. And it’s obviously not a tire you’re going to keep in stock most of the year.It’s a specialty tire, a true niche product. A hybrid created to deliver safe, reliable traction on snow, ice, slush and sleet, and handle extreme cold weather without a whimper – all
Joining Forces: Goodyear and Michelin to Tackle the Run-Flat Market Together
Goodyear and Michelin to Tackle the Run-Flat Market Together
World ITRA Expo
Despite Smaller Numbers, Show Hailed as an All-Around Success
Getting a Jump: Dealers Say Preparation the Key to Winter Tire Sales Success
Getting a Jump Dealers Say Preparation the Key to Winter Tire Sales Success It’s triple-digit hot outside with no relief in sight. All of your bays are full, and everyone’s patience is wearing thin. The absolute last thing on your mind at this point is winter tire sales.Well, they shouldn’t be, because an effective seasonal
Takin’ Care of Business
Profit Handbook Takin’ Care of Business There is an over-used, oft picked-on phrase that goes something like "TCB." Better known as "Takin’ Care of Business." It’s a business model for some, a laugh for others. While the phrase is trite, it is still accurate in describing tire dealers that handle commercial accounts – especially time-sensitive
Taking the Long View: Today’s Dealers See the Long Term Benefits of Private Brands
nal exposure that would make them more well-known among consumers. And today, they enjoy much the same level of technology as the majors, but dealers often face an uphill battle convincing consumers of their quality and performance. Most importantly for dealers, however, is that unlike the major brands, private brand lines deliver the territory exclusivity
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Cooperative e-ventureSix Tire Giants Join Forces to Create Cost-Saving Internet Exchange