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Virginia Tire & Auto
'By refocusing on accountability, quality and the link between pay and production, you can preserve the value of flat rate pay while navigating the realities of a changing labor market,' says O'Connor. 'It’s not just about paying more. It’s about paying smarter.'
Retail

O'Connor: Time to Review Your Payroll Profitability Equation

Dealers must now re-evaluate how they structure pay and incentives to regain control of profitability.
July 9, 2025
Sailun Tire Americas
'Before you pay for a charger at your store, check with your electricity provider and see if there are any incentives that may offset the cost,' says Van Batenburg.
Retail

Van Batenburg: Should You Install an EV Charger?

July 9, 2025
Chapel Hill Tire
'Well-located auto service real estate with strong tenancy and long lease terms is drawing significant attention from real estate investment trusts, private capital and 1031 exchange buyers,' says Strandberg.
Retail

Strandberg: How Real Estate Can Unlock Hidden Value

July 9, 2025
MTD
'A majority of tire dealers indicate tire prices increased in the month of May — 56.2% of dealers — which matches the commentary we heard from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. executives and others in recent months,' says Healy.
Retail

Healy: Tire Demand and Traffic on the Decline

June 23, 2025
Retail

Digital Tools Enhance Service and Customer Engagement

June 18, 2025
Retail

How to Handle Angry Customers

June 11, 2025
MTD
'If every major decision still runs through you, it’s time to ask yourself a hard question: are you running a business or just owning a job?' says Strandberg.
Retail

Strandberg: Are You Running a Dealership or Just Owning a Job?

June 11, 2025
Retail

Uncertainty Drives Tire Sellout Trends

May 27, 2025
MTD
'At its fundamental level, retailing is human beings discussing problems and solutions,' says McCarron.
Retail

McCarron: Being Nice Versus Being Kind

May 12, 2025

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