MIC’s PowerLily ‘Gas Tank’ Looking for Mentors
The MIC is looking for a few good mentors. Odds are, you may have had a helping hand or two on your way to the top. Perhaps the PowerLily Gas Tank program can be an opportunity for you to return that favor. The PowerLily “Gas Tank” is similar to “Shark Tank,” where aspiring entrepreneur-contestants make
Citi Retail Services and BRP Announce New Financial Services Agreement
Citi Retail Services has announced it has signed a long-term financing services agreement with BRP. This new relationship will leverage Citi Retail Services’ experience as a trusted organization in providing private label credit card services to help BRP expand its retail services for customers.
Polaris to Wind Down Victory Motorcycles Operations to Strengthen its Powersports Position
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced it will immediately begin winding down its Victory Motorcycles brand and related operations. Polaris will assist dealers in liquidating inventories while continuing to supply parts for a period of 10 years.
ARGO Launches North American Retail Finance Program with Dealer Direct and TD Auto Finance
In partnership with Dealer Direct in the United States and TD Auto Finance in Canada, ARGO has announced its first ever North America wide retail finance program designed to make ARGO ownership more flexible and convenient.
RevZilla Announces Leadership Transition
RevZilla has announced that Anthony Bucci, a co-founder and current CEO of RevZilla, is transitioning out of his position effective January 13, 2017. RevZilla co-founder and COO, Matthew Kull, will be interim CEO. An executive search is underway.
Helmet House Names Ryan Lucero Account Representative for Colorado
Helmet House, Inc. has announced a new addition to its sales force behind its SHOEI and HJC helmet product lines as well as its Tour Master and Cortech apparel and gear product lines. Joining Helmet House in the position of Account Representative for Colorado is Ryan Lucero.
PowerLily Gas Tank Mentorship Program Continues in 2017
PowerLily is a network of professional women in the powersports industry. PowerLily is committed to expanding opportunities for women in the powersports industry and by providing programs for professional growth, education and leadership opportunities. PowerLily is an MIC Aftermarket subcommittee.
St. Pete Powersports Acquired by iMotorsports
iMotorsports, one of the largest pre-owned motorcycle retailers in the United States, recently announced it has completed the acquisition of St. Pete Powersports, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based franchised powersports dealer serving central and southern Florida for more than 10 years.
Shifting Gears (November): Printing All The News That Fits
New head wrangler in Texas as Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice names Eric Cagle President of the Fort Worth-based distribution giant. Cagle comes from Caterpillar Inc. and Neovia Logistics where he spent 25+ years. “The opportunity to join a recognized leader in such an exciting industry was very appealing to me,” Cagle says. “The relationship this company
Who’s The Boss?
The difference between a boss and leader [dropcap]I[/dropcap] was recently called “boss” and I didn’t really care for it. It wasn’t the first time I have been called that, but it always feels weird hearing it. This time, it felt like lemon juice on a paper cut… maybe it was the tone or maybe the
Tucker Rocky Consolidates Distribution Centers
Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice has announced changes to “optimize its distribution center footprint.” The company has made a decision to consolidate inventory in its primary distribution centers (DCs). These are state-of-the-art facilities that use the latest technology, including high-density pick modules and battery charging stations, to fulfill dealer orders. “Over the past three years, we have focused on
Arctic Cat Reports Net Loss In Fiscal ’17 Second Quarter Results
Arctic Cat Inc. has reported a net loss of $12.8 million on net sales of $164.6 million for the fiscal 2017 second quarter ended September 30, 2016. In the prior-year quarter, the company reported net earnings of $11.2 million on net sales of $211.2 million. Christopher Metz, Arctic Cat’s president and chief executive officer, stated: “We
Zero Motorcycles Announces First Production Electric Motorcycle to Exceed 200-Mile Range
Zero Motorcycles has announced its 2017 model line featuring as much as 19% more torque, up to 11% more power and the world’s first production electric motorcycle to exceed 200 miles on a single charge.
FlyDive Lands Dominant Patent Portfolio Acquisition of Hydroflight
FlyDive, a watersports product company specializing in Hydroflight, has announced its Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio acquisition that now makes the company owner of the patents that encompass most of the major components of all modern Hydroflight products.
Fourth Annual AIMExpo Welcomed Largest Number of Consumers to Date
Last month, the Fourth Annual American International Motorcycle Expo bid farewell to its founding host city of Orlando, Florida, capping off a memorable tenure inside the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) that included a record number of consumer attendees.
2016: A Year of Firsts for Women in Motorcycling
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his years marks the 100th anniversary of Adeline and Augusta Van Buren each riding her own motorcycle across the United States. In 1916 the two intrepid sisters set out from Brooklyn, New York, riding a series of farm roads and tracks that had just been conceptualized as the Lincoln Highway a scant three years earlier.
