DECEMBER 2ND, 2011
By TIM CALHOUN - EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, LEOVINCE
I think we are all guilty of waiting for “It.” From the movies we watch, the stories we read, the news we hear, “It” is all around us for most of our lives. It seems like (at least in my case) I have found myself falling into “Its” web despite knowing better. “It” is that breakthrough product, that new unit, that one sales strategy, that new employee, that new marketing plan that we think will reward us with the one big pay day. “It” will make our economic woes disappear, change the balance sheet, finally put us on the map, change the outcome of all future actions. Read more >>
NOVEMBER 18TH, 2011
By JENNIFER ROBISON - RETAIL ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST, TUCKER ROCKY
In last month’s blog, I wrote about what to be doing for the next three months. … Well, how have you used this information? Do you use the information? You know, the holiday sales season game is on! You should be straight up in sell, promote; sell, promote; and more sell and promote. This season is retail’s Super Bowl! This is where we get to focus on putting out great displays, promotions, or at the very least, communication to customers new and existing and sell our you-know-what’s off! Read more >>
NOVEMBER 4TH, 2011
By TIM CALHOUN - EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, LEOVINCE
As staffs and companies continue to constrict, it is important that we create an environment that our employees can excel in. Part of this is giving your employees the ability to make critical decisions that will allow for them to complete their roles effectively. Read more >>
AUGUST 19TH, 2011
By JENNIFER ROBISON - RETAIL ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST, TUCKER ROCKY
Thanks to all of you who attended the Tucker Rocky Summer Dealer Event! We had record attendance overall and a huge buzz of activity. I put on five sessions in three days for dealers speaking on my favorite topic: merchandising! As a result of the participation in my sessions, it’s crystal clear you all have a desire to learn about merchandising and its direct relation to better PG&A profits. Read more >>
JUNE 6TH, 2011
By TIM CALHOUN - EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, LEOVINCE
Many of the reports and statistics we read on our industry are typically national with a regional breakdown or even a state breakdown of these statistics. These are delivered often, as they are relatively easy numbers to come up with and for a 5,000-foot view they are very relevant to market trends and conditions, but don’t go running at them just yet. Read more >>
MAY 20TH, 2011
By JENNIFER ROBISON - RETAIL ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST, TUCKER ROCKY
This season has presented our industry with a big challenge: poor weather. For us Northerners, it’s been cold, wet and just plain gray and dreary. Customers are very reactive to this. Bad weather keeps customers at home, while a sunny day makes the floodgates open and the people want things now. Read more >>
MAY 6TH, 2011
By TIM CALHOUN - EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, LEOVINCE
As the season drives forward at full speed there are signs of recovery and growth. OEMs have new financing, unit sales are up, and there seems to be a small national sigh of relief. But is your business aligned for success? Read more >>
APRIL 26TH, 2011
By JENNIFER ROBISON - RETAIL ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST, TUCKER ROCKY
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. I also sourced and discovered products and companies that have solutions that would serve the powersports industry well. Read more >>
MARCH 18TH, 2011
By JENNIFER ROBISON - RETAIL ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST, TUCKER ROCKY
Another season is coming and this year is going to go one of two ways: Really, really well or slightly better than last year. Read more >>
FEBRUARY 14TH, 2011
By NEIL PASCALE, EDITOR - POWERSPORTS BUSINESS
If you’re planning to attend Dealer Expo this week, we’ve put together a couple items to add to your to-do list. Read more >>
