New Marketing, Creative Opportunities Bring R.I. Dealer Success
Tire Pros of Rhode Island, established in 1974, has truly mastered customer service and satisfaction.
Wisconsin Dealer Does ‘More Good’, Gets ‘More Good’ Honor
a new award to annually honor one of its dealers for outstanding service to their community. The first-ever winner of the Put More Good On The Road Award was Olson Tire & Auto Service of Wausau, Wisc.. Announced earlier this week at the Goodyear Dealer Conference in Orlando, Fla., the honor included a crystal plaque
Bridgestone Retail Raises Funds for Meals On Wheels
Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) recently presented a check for $873,323 to Meals On Wheels Association of America through its Round Up Program, an in-store fundraising campaign. "We are proud of our teammates across the country who played a key part in helping to combat senior hunger by raising awareness of this issue and of our
Hit These Five Targets for Extremely Satisfied Customers
There’s a lot of discussion these days about providing superior customer service – in fact, this subject is the cornerstone of my Pinnacle Performance sales and customer service training for the tire/auto service industry. For many, “superior” customer service may sound like the latest buzzword or something reserved for the elite who tend to pass
Bridgestone Florida Store Marks 48th for 2011
In 2011, Bridgestone said it opened 48 stores and created more than 550 in-store jobs.
2011 SEMA Product Showcase
ABC Group is marketing RIMLiner, described as an impervious band that fits across the interior of a wheelSchrader introduced an additional programming option for its EZ-sensor technology. In addition to its handheld programming tool line, the Bartec TPMS Programming Accessory Device (TPMS PAD) is designed to make programming, replacing and relearning TPMS replacement sensors quick
Philly Area Dealer Recognized for Breast Cancer Research Help
CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services sold more than 2,000 pink bracelets this past October, with proceeds going to the Jefferson Breast Care Center.
Live at SEMA: Apollo Chairman Comments on HOF Induction
Unable to attend the Tire Industry Hall of Fame induction ceremony Monday evening, Apollo Tyres chairman Onkar Kanwar offered his gratitude for his inclusion this year. Kanwar, one of two international inductees this year, brought the troubled and financially strapped family company back from the brink of extinction, building it into a global powerhouse with
Cooper Tire Partners With AskPatty.com
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is broadening its outreach to women, signing a partnership agreement with noted women’s automotive resource AskPatty.com. According to Cooper, its research shows that 74% of American women feel automotive marketers could understand them better, “a concern that Cooper is working to change by developing female-targeted brand messages with a focus
Live at SEMA: Four Giants Join Tire Industry Hall of Fame
Bill Fountain, John Gamauf, Onkar Kanwar and Ralph “Buddy” Snow were inducted into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame last night.