Monro, Inc. Completes Sale of Tires Now Assets to ATD
Monro, Inc. has completed the previously-announced sale of its wholesale tire and distribution assets to American Tire Distributors. Monro’s wholesale tire locations, operating as Tires Now, included seven facilities in Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee which serviced more than 3,500 wholesale customer locations annually. ATD is one of the largest independent suppliers of
ATD to Acquire Monro, Inc.’s Tires Now Distribution Assets
American Tire Distributors (ATD) and Monro, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which ATD will acquire Monro’s wholesale tire distribution assets, operating under the Tires Now name. Tires Now operates seven facilities across the Southeastern United States, servicing more than 3,500 wholesale customer locations annually. In addition to servicing these wholesale customers,
Hercules Tires Rebrands for 70th Anniversary
As part of its 70th anniversary, Hercules Tires, a subsidiary of American Tire Distributors (ATD), says it is revitalizing its Hercules Tires and Ironman Tires brands via brand identity, brand positioning and product innovation. On the brand identity side, the company says the Hercules rebrand includes a new typography and color palette, as well as
How Tire Dealers Gave Back in 2021
Tire Review takes a look back at how tire dealers supported their communities in 2021, from donating to various organizations, events, volunteering and more.
ATD Donates $1M to Gary Sinise Foundation
The donation was announced during American Tire Distributor’s 31st Annual Charity Golf Classic and Inaugural Gala for Heroes, hosted on Nov. 12 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tire Pros President Details Franchise Priorities for 2022
Tire Pros President Greg Bell takes a deep dive into what the franchise has in store for 2022 and beyond in this latest episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review
Tire Pros President Details Franchise Priorities for 2022 [Audio]
At its recent Tire Pros Dealer Conference in late October, the 600+ dealer franchise unveiled its three-year plan to help its dealers better connect with customers and succeed in today’s increasingly digitally focused world. So, what does that plan entail? Tire Pros President Greg Bell takes a deep dive into what the franchise has in
American Tire Distributors Closes Lending and Debt Refinancing
ATD’s debt capital structure changes include amending and extending its asset-based lending facility with an expanded $1.2 billion asset-based line of credit maturing in five years, as well as a new term loan B maturing in seven years.
Tire Ladies Take the Spotlight at Women of Tire Pros Event
About 100 women connected to the tire industry gathered to celebrate Women of Tire Pros, a group formed by female Tire Pros members in April with a mission to recruit, support and mentor females in the industry.
Microlearning Makes the Tire Industry Smarter, More Profitable
Microlearning modules can be customized to company and team member needs, where participants can learn through their own experiences and at their own pace.
Hunter’s John Zentz on How Dealers Can Win in Today’s Market
Johnny g sits down with John Zentz, tire industry veteran and senior vice president of global sales for Hunter Engineering, to discuss new technologies in tire service and how dealers can make the most of them.
Hunter’s John Zentz on How Dealers Can Win in Today’s Market (Podcast)
When you take a look around at the tire service equipment in your shop, you may see the name of the company that Johnny g’s next guest represents. The one that he credits for imprinting the tire industry in his heart. That company is Hunter Engineering, and the guest that’s been part of its team