TBC Corp. names Chris Stearman chief supply chain officer
Stearman brings over two decades of experience in supply chain with roles at Tyson Foods, Revlon, Beam Suntory and Avon.
TBC Corp. Names New Sr. Vice President, GM for Big O Tires
Gary Skidmore started his career in the automotive industry as a tire changer in a Big O store his family owned.
TBC Completes Divestiture of NTB and Tire Kingdom to Mavis
TBC Corporation says it has successfully transferred ownership of its retail portfolio to Mavis Tire Express.
TBC to Divest Tire Kingdom and NTB Locations to Mavis
The 595 NTB and Tire Kingdom stores Mavis is acquiring are in Florida and Texas, as well as other states in the mid-Atlantic, Midwest and South.
TBC Corp. Promotes Sam Kato to President, CEO
Laurent Bourrut will retire after completing his two-year stint as president of TBC.
Midas Celebrates 67th Birthday with ’67 Acts of Kindness’
The car-care brand targeted “67 Acts of Kindness” including blood drives, catalytic converter theft-prevention sessions, “Project Spark” car donations, kids’ baseball league sponsorships and more.
Big O Tires, Midas Ranked No. 1 in Category in Franchise 500
Entrepreneur’s 44th annual Franchise 500 ranking shines a light on two TBC subsidiaries.
Don’t Let Electrification Shock Your Shop
As a 50-year veteran of the tire industry, Ron Lautzenheiser is surprised at how many EVs his shops service. Believe it or not, he estimates that 5-10% of service across his four locations – two Big O Tires stores and two Grease Monkey stores in Fort Collins, Colorado—comes from EVs. While Ron has hopped on
Sailun Tire Shows Off ERange EV Tire Capabilities in the Hollywood Hills
Following the debut of its ERange EV tire earlier this year, Sailun Tire Americas invited tire dealers, distributors and members of the media in early October to what is arguably the electric vehicle capital of the U.S. – Los Angeles, California – to be among the first group to put its new product through its
Sailun Tire President Dishes on ‘Limitless’ Potential of ERange EV Tire
Here’s a fact: Electric vehicle drivers who aren’t using tires built to handle the unique needs of EVs are only getting a surface-level EV experience. It’s like going to a 3D movie without your 3D glasses – sure, you still enjoyed the show, but you didn’t experience it the way it was intended. In the
Erik Olsen, Past TBC Corp. President & CEO, Dies
Erik R. Olsen, former president and CEO of TBC Corp., passed away peacefully on Sept. 28 after a brief illness, according to his obituary. He was 59. Olsen joined TBC in 2004 as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. After one year with the organization, his responsibilities were expanded to include oversight of TBC’s
Leeds West Groups CEO Talks Expansion Strategy
With 121 automotive retail locations and counting, Leeds West Groups (LWG) is a company you oughta know. It is the biggest Big O Tires franchisee and is a private equity-backed company that has reaped rewards from its investment in tire retail. According to CEO Judd Shader, the group will strategically expand its reach, especially on
