Ann Neal

Ann Neal is a former senior editor at Modern Tire Dealer.

retreaders-feel-pressure-on-many-fronts
April 17, 2020
 Until daily life came to a near standstill to help stop the spread of COVID-19, many of the nation’s top retreaders were optimistic for 2020.
winter-tires-what-to-stock-and-how-to-sell
March 12, 2020
Mild temperatures, not all-weather tires, are to blame for a slower winter tire selling season for some independent tire dealers.
winter-tires-gain-traction-get-boost-from-all-weather-segment
March 12, 2020
Has the winter tire market been hurt by the growing all-weather segment and four-wheel-drive capabilities of crossover and sport utility vehicles? Not at all, say tire manufacturers...
up-to-speed-how-dealers-are-selling-to-uhp-tire-buyers-who-shop-harder
Feb. 11, 2020
Demand for sedans is fading, yet independent dealers tell Modern Tire Dealer the market is thriving for high-performance/ultra-high-performance tires.
dealers-list-top-challenges-for-2020
Jan. 29, 2020
What challenges are facing independent tire dealers in 2020? And what are they doing to address them? Several dealers weighed in when MTD asked.
sema-aapex-shows-delivered-the-goods-new-tires-new-technologies-new-tools-and-a-new-tire-show
Jan. 24, 2020
The 2019 edition of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week, which includes both the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (...