National Best New Dealer, National Best Exclusive Dealer, National Best Marketing and Northwest Dealer of the Year were just some of the numerous awards a Bend, Ore., dealership won. Read more >>
Hoarding has come into our consciousness through TV programs showcasing people who have extreme hoarding issues. I had not made a connection of hoarding as a retail problem until I thought of one stand out dealership showroom make over. Read more >>
Tags: Jennifer Robison, retail
I’m ready to pick a fight. Well, OK, a figurative one. Read more >>
With skeleton crews working overtime to keep dealerships’ doors open, social networking sites are often at the bottom of their To-Do lists. Here are some tools to make managing the sites less time consuming: Read more >>
In all the years I’ve worked in the motorcycle industry, F&I has always been a hot topic; it’s frequently mentioned at both dealerships and industry events. Regardless of the venue, you’re sure to hear about finance strategies, lender relations and increasing ROI. Why is it, though, that you rarely hear word one about insurance? In this tumultuous economy, paying more attention to the personal lines insurance needs of your riders at your dealership may provide you with a plethora of benefits. Read more >>
Tags: F&I
What percentage of your dealership’s Web leads are answered within 24 hours? Read more >>
Tags: Internet, Neil Pascale
Salt Lake City. August 2006. A darkened ballroom with a silhouette of light hitting two Ducati officials, one resting his hand on a gleaming red sport bike and the other slightly behind. Read more >>
Tags: Ducati, Neil Pascale
Harley-Davidson is heading into its annual summer dealer show with some positives in the marketplace — improved used prices and better new unit inventory — and unfortunately some negatives — the number of dealers selling below MSRP. Read more >>
DALLAS — Combine a Harley-Davidson dealer, an executive from a metric manufacturer, the founder of the largest aftermarket company in the industry with a brand specialist and you get a pretty lively discussion. Read more >>
A dealership in Appleton, Wis., was approached by the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) about an easy, inexpensive way to get consumers into their store. Read more >>
Tags: DNR, Karin Gelschus
