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Not Another Big Box
Sportman’s Island’s investors believe the facility has important advantages over the other big box stores pursuing experiential retailing in the…
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The relationship
STEVE POTTS: * Dealers need to maintain their independence and retain their sovereignty. I don’t think there is a place…
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Scouting a new future
The concept behind Sportsman’s Island offers a glimmer of hope in what have been troubled times for the boating industry.…
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Breaking down the walls
Three years ago, brothers Ned and Steve McGovern tore down the wall between their two offices. They had decided to…
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Leading the way
Women have been offering the boating industry solutions to its problems since the first family marine business was born. But…
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Tapping into the F&I revenue stream
Marine dealers face rough seas this year amid fewer new boat sales in most markets and a general belt-tightening by…
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May the road rise up
After seven years at the helm of Mercury Marine Group, Pat Mackey retired March 1 and will soon move back…
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Learning from the best
For the second year, Boating Industry magazine gathered several of its Top 100 dealers together for a panel discussion at…
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Competitive U
Do you know what your competitive advantages are? Chances are you do, even if you don’t realize it. Competitive advantages…
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Share & share alike
“Welcome to my world,” says Kris Thayer, speaking for thousands of dealers around the country. On the other end of…
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