Inter-Sprint to Market Double Coin Truck Tyres
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Well-known Dutch wholesaler Inter-Sprint is to jointly market and distribute Double Coin truck tyres across Europe.
Leading Suppliers Unite To Speak on Fleet Safety Issues
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The leading players in the driver risk management and fleet driver training industries have re-launched and re-established the Fleet Safety Association, which aims to be the cohesive, authoritative voice of the industry on all matters concerning the well-being of those who drive in the course of their work.
Globalization: Can We Survive the Onslaught?
(Douglasdale, South Africa/S.A. Treads) Never before has the trend of Globalization been more acutely felt. In the context of the tyre industry, Globalization began almost a century ago, when manufacturing giants such as the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. began establishing operations outside of its home base, the U.S.
Crypton Announces Moves Towards Expansion into Global Market
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Crypton Technology Group has announced some internal restructuring plans designed to assist with its growth strategy in the global garage equipment market.
India Begins Anti-Dumping Probe on Chinese, Thai Tyre Imports
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) India has initiated anti-dumping investigations against imports of bus and truck tyres from China and Thailand, The Hindu newspaper has reported.
MAK Launches first Light Truck and Camper Wheel
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) MAK Wheels recently announced that it has made the “strategic and commercial choice” to produce a wheel for Van, Light Truck and Campers.
Action and Reaction: Can Private Brands Survive a Shakeout?
When evaluating the private brand tires you carry, ask yourself one critical question: Can they survive a shakeout? “We are a pull through,” says Pat McLaughlin, president of SURE Tire, a cooperative buying group for private brand tires, about his business. “We can’t push anything into the market. We have to trail.” Reactionary. That’s the
Complete Hiring/Firing Guide
What are the three most important factors in retailing success? Location, location, location? Nope – they are staff, staff, staff. Personnel experts contend that poor hiring decisions are the main causes of absenteeism and poor productivity, which ultimately result in employee turnover and profit loss. The smaller your business, the more important each person. Just
Rotational Education
Unraveling the mysteries of tire rotation takes a bit of doing. Just about all of us are nonchalant about rotating tires. We advertise free rotations for life if you buy tires from us. We unbolt ‘em, rotate ’em and rebolt ’em. From a marketing point-of-view, that’s a good idea. Just be certain you don’t sell
Finding Mr./Ms. Right: Staff, Rather Than Location, Will Build or Break Your Business
Finding Mr./Ms. Right Staff, Rather Than Location, Will Build or Break Your Business No. Location, Location, Location are not the three most important factors in retailing success. Instead, they are Staff, Staff, Staff. The smaller your tire dealership, the more important each person becomes. Just one bad apple in a staff of, say, three can