A pair of industry staples when it comes to helping dealerships get hyper-focused on moving metal have joined forces. Trader Interactive, parent company of Cycle Trader, ATV Trader, PWC Trader, ...
Read More »Tag Archives: dealerships
Report: Three Oregon dealerships destroyed by fires
Newsbreak.com reports that three Oregon dealerships have been destroyed by the forest fires decimating the state. The post says that the following dealerships have been lost: Hansen’s BMW Motorcycles, Medford, ...
Read More »Tucker offering enhanced drop ship program
During a time of continued uncertainty, it’s always nice to know exactly where your business partnerships stand. In a move that offers transparency, Tucker has provided an open letter to ...
Read More »The new economy ‘win’
Recently I have found myself in more than a few discussions with friends and colleagues where I have mentioned that although I have recognized a year filled with personal and professional success, it is getting harder to recognize a win.
Read More »New products in retail emerge
Last month, I attended the Global Shop retail solutions trade show. Each year I have two missions: one, to seek out new products and systems to aid visual display needs, and two, seek information and hear the talking points the retail industry is discussing.
Read More »It’s closeout time in the parts department
Each of you should have or are just about ready to have a clearance sale and clean out your retail house. Be aggressive! You can’t afford to tie up your cash flow on stale products that no longer appeal to customers.
Read More »How many birthdays are you going to let your stale inventory have?
I have never in my travels found a dealer who does not have some old product in stock, hanging on the wall or a shelf that refuses to be sold. ...
Read More »The critical components of every successful marketing campaign
There’s a recipe for success when it comes to planning and creating a successful marketing campaign. In fact, there are four critical components to every marketing initiative: No. 1 is ...
Read More »The craziest powersports ‘prohibition’
Here’s a crazy thing to think about: Currently, there is no difference between the retailing of illegal drugs and youth-designed ATVs and motorcycles. They’re both illegal to sell. Of course, ...
Read More »