Firestone Plantation to Help Move Aid to Liberia
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Americas Holding’s Firestone Natural Rubber Co. announced that it will assist in transporting humanitarian aid materials from charitable organizations to Liberia.
Big O Tires Supports Alex’s Lemonade Stands
(Akron/Tire Review) Big O Tires stores are partnering with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALS) to help raise funds for pediatric cancer.
Dartford Dealer in Charity Challenge
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A big-hearted Dartford tyre dealer is gearing up for the challenge of a lifetime in aid of charity.
The (Land’s) End is Near for RunOnFlat Rally
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) After 1,674 miles and 10 days, and a detour to the Blue Peter studios, extreme charity fundraiser Lloyd Scott is set to become the first person to drive from John O’Groats to Land’s End in a car running on flat tyres.
Florida Dealer Hosts Uniroyal Tire Soccer Clinic
(Akron/Tire Review) Olin Mott Tire in Tampa, Fla., recently partnered with Michelin North America (MNA)’s Uniroyal Tire division to host a free youth soccer clinic couched by Olympic medalist Julie Foudy.
Trust Fund Donations Top $3 Million
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Americas Holding said that the Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund donated more than $3 million to nearly 700 U.S. charities and non-profits in 2005, including more than $800,000 to charities in Middle Tennessee.
10 Easy Ways to Boost Sales
Here’s something you may not know: American consumers spent $46.2 billion on tires and other auto accessories in 2002, the last year in which the U.S. Bureau of Economics has accurate numbers. That figure may sound impressive, but the Bureau also reported that Americans spent even more than that on shoes. The point: Don’t take
Field of Vision: ACCC’s Largest-Ever Dealer Event Looks at Past, Future Success
ACCC’s Largest-Ever Dealer Event Looks at Past, Future SuccessIn a century-old industry, 15 years doesn’t seem like much. But to an entrepreneurial business ®€“ whether a single retail store or alliance of successful dealers ®€“ 15 years is a long time.
Industry Report
Despite posting third quarter losses of $105.9 million, with the anticipation of further negatives in the fourth quarter, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. officials insist that its cost-cutting moves are on track to help turn around the financially struggling tire giant.
Industry Report
Master contract talks between Bridgestone Americas Holding (BAH) and the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) shattered Nov. 13 after union negotiators walked out of a bargaining meeting claiming the company’s contract proposal was "so far off the mark" and setting the stage for a possible strike at BAH tire plants across North America.