P&A Training Program Aims to Win Over Internet Shoppers
What can motorcycle and powersports dealerships do to combat the rise in e-sales? That will be one of the focuses of an upcoming parts manager training program hosted by Garage Composites.
New Vice President for MAG Retail Group
The MAG Retail Group (MRG), the multi-channel retail division of Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) that runs J&P Cycles and Motorcycle Superstore, has announced the addition of Sean Laughlin as the new vice president of marketing and a part of the MRG senior leadership team.
Weego 12V DC Adapter
The Weego 12V DC Adapter (Model: JSFSA) allows you to bring portable power to the campsite, dock, on board your boat, on the trail, road, or in the wilderness.
RevZilla Officially Announces Strategic Alliance with Cycle Gear
The founders and equity holders of RevZilla Motorsports, LLC and investment funds managed by J.W. Childs Associates, LP have agreed to be joint equity holders of a newly formed holding company with investments in both RevZilla and Cycle Gear, Inc.
MAG Announces Executive Shifts
The Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) has appointed Kevin Strawbridge to head its Retail and Media Groups. The parent company to both online retailers Motorcycle SuperStore and J&P Cycles, as well as Motorcycle-USA.com and “America’s Motorcycle Weekly” CycleNews, recently consolidated its retail operations in Irving, Texas.
Nelson Rigg Implements MAP Policy
Nelson Rigg USA is implementing a minimum advertised price (MAP) policy that will go into effect Oct. 1, 2015. The new Nelson Rigg-USA MAP policy will allow a minimum advertised price of 10 percent below MSRP.
Kuryakyn Implements MAP Policy for Bahn
In a move to enhance the value of the brand and uphold its stance as a leading provider of vital reseller support services, Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC has announced the implementation of a Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) policy for Bahn.
Rivera Primo Inc. Names Patrick Garvin Director of Sales and Marketing
Rivera Primo Inc. welcomes Patrick Garvin to the RPI family. Formerly of J & P Cycles, Patrick will assume the role of Director of Sales and Marketing for Rivera Primo Inc. and its RP Tronix division. Patrick will initially be working from his home in Iowa.
Marshall Distributing Names Woody’s Traction Vendor of the Year
Marshall Distributing held its annual national sales meeting this week in Frankenmuth, Mich., with over 50 brands represented to provide training and product knowledge to Marshall Distributing sales, purchasing and management staff. There were vendors from the ATV, Cycle, Snow, and UTV industries.
Arrow Special Parts Announces New Pricing and MAP Policy for US Market
Arrow Special Parts, the manufacturer of Arrow exhaust systems, has released its pricing for the third and fourth quarters of 2014. Along with this pricing, Arrow Special Parts announced it will now have a MAP policy for the US market to enhance brand value to its dealer network.
How To Cure Empty Online Cart Syndrome
The tips to make sure you’re welcoming online buyers
Arctic Cat eBay Store Seeing Success
Just months after the launch of Arctic Cat’s official eBay store, the powersports brand is already seeing approximately 10% of its U.S. sales coming from the new online sales channel.
ARI Network Services Reports Record Fiscal Fourth Quarter
ARI’s fiscal fourth quarter revenues showed a 44 percent increase over the same period last year. The company also highlighted its fiscal year 2013 performance.
ARI Network Services Announces Second Quarter Results
The company also announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with various accredited investors in a private placement of $4.8 million of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share.
Dealer Management System Shopping Guide
Selecting the right Dealer Management System can be a daunting task, especially if you’re more tuned into tuning forks than fine-tuning systems and software. With the help of top DMS providers, we’ve created this list of questions for you to ask yourself as you review your current DMS provider and compare it to other vendors in the marketplace.
vNext Technologies Launches Powersports Dealer Websites
Authorized by a variety of OEMs, vNext’s dealership websites integrate automatic payment processing, search engine optimization, built-in social networking, parts look-up and more to provide a seamless shopping experience.