Things to Think About
The argument is settled. American Tire Distributors is clearly now the biggest bear in the woods.
Changes & Challenges: The Role of Wholesalers/ Distributors
Politics notwithstanding, change is the mantra these days. It is preached throughout the tire industry, and prominent on the platform is the vital link in the distribution chain: the distributor/wholesaler. In the late 1960s and 1970s, brands and brand loyalty were kings. Most successful tire businesses in the U.S. were neatly aligned with the North
ATI Earns Customer Value Leadership Award
Frost & Sullivan, industry analysts and growth consultants, have named Automotive Training Institute (ATI) the 2008 recipient of the Customer Value Leadership of the Year Award.
DHL Europe Launches Tyre Industry Transport Solution
Logistics provider DHL is introducing a new, patented solution for transporting tyres to market across Europe.
Pizza? Anyone?
I hate to say it but I am still laughing to myself. And I apologize, but I cannot help it.
Gaining Grip: With Added Demand, All-Season UHP Market Going Nowhere But Up
It’s no secret that sales of performance tires have been steadily increasing for the last decade, but one segment in particular – all-season UHP tires – has seen particularly rapid growth. Most likely, OE fitments and customer demands have already caused a huge majority of tire dealers to address this segment. With the ever-increasing popularity
Hardwick, Foust Added to Alabama Hall
Alabama Tire Dealers Association inducted two new members into its Hall of Fame.
Alabama Tire Dealers Elect New Officers
The Alabama Tire Dealers Association elected the following new officers during its 2008 annual convention:
Still About Gas: As Fuel Prices Rise, Educating Consumers About Nitrogen More Important
In today’s harsh economic climate, consumers are looking for ways to cut back on expenses, even at the detriment of their vehicles and tires. In fact, the latest from the Bureau of Economic Analysis says that since November 2007, consumers have trimmed car expenses by 1.9%. As oil prices – and resulting costs in everything
Advertising Pitfalls
Advertising is an expensiveway to attract business. It is an investment of time, resources and money thatdemands a return. Most dealers cannot affordthe expert advice of an advertising agency, so they handle the creation andplacement of ads themselves. And, more often than not, they make many commonmistakes that prevent their advertising from working. A few