K&M Tire Dealers Go ‘All In’ at 2023 Conference & Trade Show
K&M Tire provided the fun, prizes and resources to dealers during its annual conference and trade show.
Discount Tire Announces ‘Defending Daytona’
The series will highlight Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang, as he prepares to defend his title at the Daytona 500.
Point S Reveals Ambitious ‘500, 50, 5’ Growth Goal
The independent tire dealer network plans to have 500 stores in 50 states within five years.
Vredestein Markets Pinza HT at Outdoor Locations Across US
The Vredestein brand launched its new Pinza HT in November last year, and the Apollo Tyres’ brand is looking to expand upon the success of its Times Square Pinza AT launch last year. That’s why Vredestein took its message nationwide with the HT launch by sharing the story of the tire in iconic locations across
Cincinnati Business Courier Recognizes Tire Discounters’ Anna Wood
The Cincinnati Business Courier has recognized Anna Wood, vice president and managing director of Tire Discounters, as one of the top-flight leaders in the region, with its annual Women Who Mean Business selection. Anna works alongside Tire Discounters’ President and CEO Jamie Ward overseeing the day-to-day business. The company says she also provides hands-on management
Last-Mile Delivery Tires Set to Outpace Long-Haul Tire Volumes
Prior to the pandemic, the last-mile delivery (LMD) market was booming. So, when COVID-19 hit, and newly-homebound consumers placed even more online orders — retailers like Amazon shortened delivery times to two days, one day, or even same-day services — and the segment exploded. The surge in business brought even more demand for LMD tires,
Marketing To High-Value Customers Yields Profit, Repeat Business
I’m sure you appreciate every customer that does business with your shop, but there’s no secret that some are more high-value than others. For example, let’s say someone comes into your shop looking to spend the least amount of money possible. Saving money is essential in today’s world, but these customers may not know the
2022 Top Shops: Our Most Successful Marketing Tactics
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE For some independent tire dealers, marketing is one of those things that seems to jump from to-do list to to-do list, with you always saying I’ll get to that later. For others, word of mouth seems to be a just fine marketing tactic. But if you’re interested in growing your
Ted Hughes Named AWDA Executive Director
The Auto Care Association has added Ted Hughes as its new senior director of community engagement and Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) executive director. Hughes will lead the association’s efforts to evolve community engagement among its members while also serving as the liaison between the association and its AWDA community. According to the Auto Care
An Unwavering Team Effort Propels Telle Tire & Auto Centers to 2022 Top Shop Honors
When a customer hands over the keys to his or her vehicle to the counterperson at any Telle Tire & Auto Centers location, it seems customary that they do it with the phrase: “You know, I remember when my grandpa or dad used to bring his car here.” Fourth-generation CEO and President Aaron Telle says
