The BIG 4: What’s The Difference?
Seems like the powersports industry has been dominated by “The Big 4” for decades!
February in Review
Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) in February showed signs of strength with all major categories rising over the prior three month average.
Broken Business Practices
Unlike the fuel tank gauge that we chose not to fix, the lack of closing ratios isn’t anything we could’ve repaired. It was – because of a lack of efficiency in our business systems – like a part that we ordered ages ago and never received.
Method To Our Madness: Powersports Industry Profile
How do you measure an industry’s performance from a relatively small sample? There is a method to our madness, and as our new Babcox Research Manager Kent Camino explains, it all comes down to confidence.
Does it Say ‘Sucker’ on my Forehead Somewhere?
So why is it that many of these same aftermarket distributors, which we’ve been supporting for a long time (some well before LBJ) are now selling direct to the very same consumer that we’ve been trying to get into our store.
Profile: San Jose Harley-Davidson
San Jose Harley-Davidson has unique opportunities and challenges. The dealership is located just south of Silicon Valley in Central California, and a large percentage of the customer base either works in the tech industry or is tech-savvy.
Auctioning Up Opportunity
There are few things more exciting than attending a live auction, especially when you are interested in the item up for bid. The atmosphere can be contagious – one of high energy and competition.
Consumer Confidence
I received a copy of the Consumer Spending Report the other day, which is geared toward retail chain stores and restaurants.
Dishing the Dirt!
Dirt is for taters, at least according to conventional urban street bike wisdom.
SpeedMob Inc.: Passionate Group of Enthusiasts Take a Different Approach
It is hard to believe that SpeedMob, Tim Calhoun’s newest powersports venture, is only nine months old.
We’re All Fed Up!
Having been in the industry for 40 years, and a dealer principal for the last 21, I’m pretty much fed up with how we’ve been treated by the major motorcycle manufacturers.
January in Review
Average wholesale pricing (AWP) started off 2015 on a softer note than usual. Dealers report optimism mixed with a “wait and see” attitude for spring 2015.
