On Being a Top Shop
When I ask successful tire dealers what they do, I hear things like, “We try to make someone’s day better,” and “We keep families safe,” and “Whatever it takes to serve the customer,” or “We set an example, to make a positive impact on our community.” Rarely does selling tires come up first. So this
2016 Top Shop Finalist: McMahon Tire Service
A successful tire dealership isn’t just about the financials, the number of locations or the awards on the showroom wall. And while all those things certainly reflect success, it’s truly about dedication, passion and a desire to put the community and employees first that make a business successful. McMahon Tire Service Inc./McMahon’s Best-One Tire of
Top Shop Honors Go To Lex Brodie’s Tire, Brake & Service Co.
Lex Brodie’s Tire, Brake & Service Co., an independent tire dealer with five retail locations in Hawaii, has been named the Winner of the 2016 Tire Review Top Shop Award. Now in its 10th year, the Tire Review Top Shop Award, presented by Coats, seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers
Finalist as North America’s Best Tire Dealer: Dunn Tire
Las Vegas (November 1, 2016) – Dunn Tire, an independent tire dealer, has been named the Finalist for the 2016 Tire Review Top Shop Award. Now in its tenth year, the Tire Review Top Shop Award, presented by Coats, seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the U.S., Canada and
Finalist as North America’s Best Tire Dealer: Bud’s Tire Pros
Las Vegas (November 1, 2016) – Bud’s Tire Pros, an independent tire dealer with 3 locations around Riverside, Calif., has been named the Finalist for the 2016 Tire Review Top Shop Award. Now in its tenth year, the Tire Review Top Shop Award, presented by Coats, seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent
Proud to Be a Tire Dealer: Jim Jones
Jim Jones may be owner of Toledo, Ohio-based JAM Best-One Fleet Service, but you won’t find that title on his business card. Jones is the head coach, or simply “Coach.” Although he has years of experience coaching wrestling, Coach got the idea for his title from former Tires Plus leader Tom Gegax’s book, “The Big
Crafting Tire Registration: Bring Your Ideas to the Table
Now that the president has signed the massive five-year, $325 million surface transportation reauthorization bill, work can begin on fixing more of our badly broken roads and bridges. And tire registration system. Everything needs a starting point, and I suggest this process would best be served if all of the parties – in particular the
2015 Top Shop Finalist: Indy Tire Center
Anyone watching Indy Tire Center’s Top Shop Award entry video pitch will quickly gain insight into what makes the chain successful. The embracing lyrics and folksy sound of Phillip Phillips’ ubiquitous hit, “Home,” is the soundtrack to a long string of employee photos, captioned with such bond-forming tidbits as their favorite movies or quotes or
ATD Closes 1H With Loss
American Tire Distributors Holdings Inc. recorded a net loss of $83.5 million on net sales of more than $2.3 billion for its first half of 2014, ending July 5. In the same period last year, ATD posted a net loss of $22.1 million on net sales of $1.7 billion. In 2014, ATD, through its TriCan
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