Tire Shop Profit Centers: 12 Add-Ons to Bring in More Revenue
Find riches in niches – areas of specialization to help your business grow – by adding some unique potential profit centers.
Take a Look Back at 2017’s Top News Stories
From acquisitions to expansions to new faces in leadership roles, the tire industry has been through some significant changes and growth in the past year. Here’s our biggest headlines from 2017.
Military Profile: Ryan Bennett
While serving in the U.S. Navy, Ryan Bennett was an aviation electronics technician.
Pointing Toward Growth
In the spirit of evolution, Point S USA moved its 2017 Annual General Meeting from Portland, Ore., to Phoenix. During the meeting Point S leaders shared the latest advancements and updates the co-op has been working on to keep independent tire dealers on the map.
Knowing What Numbers to Watch
There’s an old expression that says, “If you’re not serving a retail customer, you’d better be serving someone who is.” I can’t take credit for that line, but have used it extensively over the years in this business. Everything starts with a sale, and if you’re not at the counter dealing with the end-user, then
SEMA Pre-Show: Omni United to Showcase New Product Lines
Omni United’s booth at the 2016 SEMA Show (booth #43199) will feature the new Radar range, the Timberland Tires range, Thailand-produced Goodride PLT/TBR ranges and the RoadLux TBR range. The tiremaker said its Radar line encompasses the addition of many new patterns and a new, innovative four-season line. New products under the Radar badge include
Omni Launches New Off-Road Tire
Omni-United USA has rolled out a new tire for off-road enthusiasts—the Radar Renegade R7 M/T. The tire is designed for enhanced durability in harsh gravel and rock, and traction in deep mud, sand and snow, Omni-United said. The Renegade R7 M/T features a raised nub between the tread blocks that assists with stone ejection, a three-ply body
New Mud Terrain Line Launched by Omni United
Omni United has added the Radar Renegade R7 M/T to its light truck tire line-up. The new line is available for order now, with tires being delivered to U.S. dealers in November. The tire company said the new line is its Radar brand’s “answer for the serious off-road enthusiast looking for a tire with enhanced
Nexen Plans to Succeed with Focus on Improved Brand Image
Kyle Roberts is director of marketing for Nexen Tire America Inc., the Diamond Bar, Calif.-based country headquarters of South Korean tiremaker Nexen Tire Corp. A newcomer to the tire industry, the 38-year-old Roberts spent many years in key marketing posts in other B2B/B2C businesses like office furniture. He is charged with boosting the company’s fortune
ChemChina, Pirelli Can Gain Much in Deal
Ren Jianxin, the 57-year-old chairman, referred to the $7.7 billion acquisition of Pirelli SpA , as “revolutionary” for ChemChina, almost as though it was the mouse that had swallowed the elephant. In fact, Ren’s ChemChina, which he created 30 years ago on a $1,600 government loan, is six times Pirelli’s size, certainly the elephant in
