Tire Business

1 week ago | tirebusiness.com | Molly Boigon

AKRON — Goodyear has become a stock market darling as analysts and investors eye it as a potential tariff winner. As other suppliers fret huge costs and strategic facilities moves to deal with punishing 25% tariffs on non-United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement-compliant goods, Goodyear is sitting pretty. Only 12% of the company's supply for the U.S. is sourced outside of the USMCA, and its Canadian and Mexican factories are fully compliant, according to a May 8 financial results call.

2 weeks ago | tirebusiness.com | Bruce Davis

"The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off." — Abe Lemons, college basketball player and coach. "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." — Mark TwainBy the time most of you read this, I'll be well on my way to packing away the final few mementos of a 44-year, 46-week journalism career, all with Crain Communications Inc. Most people I know — especially those in this industry — struggle with the decision to retire.

2 weeks ago | tirebusiness.com | Kathy McCarron

RUSKIN, Fla. — Helping high school students decide on a career has been a rewarding experience for Grease Monkey store owner Melissa Canfield. Three years ago, after Canfield and her husband Joe opened a Grease Monkey auto service shop in Ruskin, the couple partnered with the local Future Career Academy (FCA) to help educate local high school seniors about pursuing career paths outside of the traditional college route.

3 weeks ago | tirebusiness.com | Dan Marinucci

Eliminating vile odors from vehicles benefits automotive service providers in two practical ways. First, clearing the air inside vehicles delights customers — especially those who were not expecting this substantial, refreshing improvement. Second, removing a sickening stench boosts the loyalty of any technician who has to work inside a vehicle. I believe owners and managers can't put a dollar value on this proactive step.

4 weeks ago | tirebusiness.com | Kathy McCarron

CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla. — They are dubbed "turnaround specialists" — franchisees who acquire underperforming shops and turn them into profitable operations. During the recent International Midas Dealers Association Convention and Trade Show, these specialists shared their strategies and advice with fellow franchisees. After investing in the purchase of a shop, these dealers said the most important step is spending additional money to renovate, update and improve the facilities.