Heat Demon Offers New Online Home for Warmer Riding
Symtec, Inc. has announced the launch of its new e-commerce website for the company’s Heat Demon brand complete with a new design, product descriptions, news and more.
Harley-Davidson’s First Quarter Earnings Rise Sharply
Harley-Davidson Inc.’s (NYSE: HOG) first quarter 2013 diluted earnings per share increased 33.8 percent on higher motorcycle shipments and continued improvement in operating efficiencies, compared to the year-ago period. First quarter net income was $224.1 million on consolidated revenue of $1.57 billion, compared to net income of $172 million in the year-ago period on consolidated revenue of $1.43 billion.
Building Resilience: Bounce Back from Inevitable Rejection- Part 2
Not to get all “California Woo-Woo” with you, but the following ideas could fall under a category of psychology called cognitive therapy.
Harley-Davidson Displays Strong Fourth-Quarter and Full Year
Fourth-quarter income from continuing operations was $70.6 million on consolidated revenue of $1.17 billion, compared to income from continuing operations in the year-ago period of $54.6 million on consolidated revenue of $1.18 billion. Fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share were $0.31, up 29.2 percent compared to EPS of $0.24 in the year-ago quarter. For the full year, Harley-Davidson income from continuing operations was $623.9 million on consolidated revenue of $5.58 billion, compared to full-year 2011 income from continuing operations of $548.1 million on consolidated revenue of $5.31 billion. Full-year 2012 EPS was $2.72, up 16.7 percent from EPS of $2.33 in 2011.
EnerSys Appoints Two New Executives
David M. Shaffer has been named president – Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Mark C. Tough has been named president – Asia, replacing Mr. Shaffer.
Harley-Davidson Reports Third-Quarter and Nine-Month Results
The company reported earnings per share of $0.59 for the third quarter of 2012, in line with company expectations. For the full year 2012, Harley-Davidson continues to forecast a 5 to 7 percent increase in motorcycle shipments compared to 2011. Third-quarter income from continuing operations was $134.0 million on consolidated revenue of $1.25 billion. Through nine months, Harley-Davidson income from continuing operations increased 12.1 percent year-over-year to $553.3 million, or $2.40 per share, on consolidated revenue of $4.41 billion.
Nine Skills Imperative for Your Sales Success
Mark Rodgers has worked with literally thousands of people over the last 25 years and have developed a solid model for sales development. If you want to be successful in this or any business, you need to have exceptional product knowledge, superior language skills and process proficiency. Here are some quick questions to ask yourself and your team.
Mastering the Science of the F&I Sale
In the last couple of articles, we discussed some traits of the S-style (steady) personality, which represents 69 percent of the population — the vast majority of your customers — and how the structure in the F&I process can maximize profitability with the S-style. In this article, we’ll spend some time discussing how to effectively
H-D Reports Large Gains in First Quarter Earnings
Retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 20.3 percent worldwide in the quarter compared to the prior-year period, led by a 25.5 percent increase in the U.S.
Dealership Superstar Winner Revealed: Rauenzahn Takes Top Spot
Dealership Superstar program founders Peak Dealership Performance and Motorcycle & Powersports News joined program sponsor Lazer Star in announcing the 2011 Dealership Superstar at Lazer Star’s booth #37075 in SEMA’s Powersports & Utility Vehicles section Tuesday.
Author Interview: Mark Rodgers
MPN columnist and sales Guru Mark Rodgers’ new book Accelerate the Sale hit #12 on Inc.’s business book bestseller list in June 2011. The concept is simple: sell more … faster. Mark answers questions about some of his secrets here.
Cherokee County Cycles, Andrews, N.C.
Nestled among the Snowbird Mountains along beautiful Route 74, CCC is a magnet for passing riders.
Timoni Steps Down as President/CEO of Piaggio Group Americas
Piaggio Group Americas (PGA) has announced a change in executive leadership with the departure of Paolo Timoni as president and CEO. After six years in this role, Timoni has stepped down to pursue other professional interests. The corporate responsibility of PGA has been appointed to Miguel Martinez, former general manager of Piaggio Spain, effective immediately.
Think Your Customers are Loyal?
How one dealership earned an extraordinary display of devotion, and how you can too!