Tire Discounters Talks Franchising & Consolidation
In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, we speak with Tire Discounters about the factors that played a role in the company launching its new franchising program and the overall M&A landscape in tire retail.
Taking a Tire Store from Unprofitable to Thriving [Audio]
How do you take an unprofitable store and make it a revenue-generating machine? In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, we speak with a tire dealer duo who’s done just that: Cassandra White and Courtney Condor, owners of an RNR Tire Express store in Puyallup, Washington. Eight years ago, these sisters took over
Taking a Tire Store from Unprofitable to Thriving
In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, we speak with a tire dealer duo who took an unprofitable RNR Tire Express store, revamped its process and turned it into a thriving operation eight years later.
Johnny g’s New Podcast & Reflections from His Career [Audio]
“I want to help make the industry better before I leave this earth, whether it’s doing a tire panel or doing a tire podcast, because this industry has been a big part of my life. I’m very proud of what this industry has given to me, and I want to turn around and repay it.”
Johnny g’s New Podcast & Reflections from His Career
Johnny g reflects on his career in the tire industry and shares details on his latest project – the Johnny g & Friends podcast.
Exec. Interview: Michelin’s Garcin on Sustainable Growth [Audio]
Sustainable mobility has become a buzzword in the automotive industry, as carmakers look toward an electric—and zero-emissions—future. But how exactly will this grand idea be achieved? Michelin North America has an idea. This year, Michelin introduced its “Michelin in Motion” plan, its “all sustainable” strategy to drive new growth in the next 10 years with
Exec. Interview: Michelin’s Garcin on Sustainable Growth
In this episode, we speak with Alexis Garcin, chairman and president of Michelin North America, to dig deeper into Michelin’s 10-year plan and what it means for North American tire dealers.
ESG in the Tire Industry & How Dealers Can Play a Role [Audio]
When you think of sustainability, what comes to mind? Perhaps, it’s the folded arrows of the triangular-shaped recycling sign. Or, maybe a pocket park in your neighborhood. Well, it’s those things and so much more. Nowadays, sustainability has made its way into corporate culture in the form of ESG, which stands for environmental, social and
ESG in the Tire Industry & How Dealers Can Play a Role
In this episode, we speak with Anne Evans, a former tire dealer who is a leader and innovator in the global tire and waste industry, and dive into ESG and sustainability with a tire industry lens.
Manufacturer’s POV: Today’s Tire Supply Chain ‘Growing Pains’ [Audio]
It’s no secret that the tire supply chain has been jolted by the coronavirus pandemic. Things are sort of a hot mess, and there are so many factors playing a role – the price and availability of raw materials, shipping and freight, changes in manufacturing, fluctuating supply and demand…the list goes on. Dealers are most
Manufacturer’s POV: Today’s Tire Supply Chain ‘Growing Pains’
To help us make sense of the supply chain challenges today, Sumitomo Rubber North America’s Ron Papcun, senior vice president of operations, explains reasons for supply chain delays, how we got to this point and what we can expect in terms of a “new normal.”
Q&A with Coats: Tire Changers & Wheel Balancers [Audio]
Coats experts Kyle Harris and Ryan Rouser dive into some topics around tire changers and wheel balancers on tire dealers’ minds.
