May Issue: Resources
April 29, 2011
Here is a list of some of the many resources dealers can put to use in finding growth in today’s marketplace. ADP Lightspeed Report ADP Lightspeed offers mobile and online CRM that integrates with its LightspeedEVO DMS. Information gathered from these systems is used in aggregate to create studies... Read more »
MarineMax reduces net loss in Q2
April 29, 2011
CLEARWATER, Fla. — MarineMax Inc. today announced results for its second fiscal quarter, which ended March 31. Revenue was $115.8 million for the quarter compared with $110.1 million for the comparable quarter last year. Same-store sales increased approximately 5 percent compared with a 5 percent decrease... Read more »
Tiara Yachts selects new marketing agency
April 29, 2011
HOLLAND, Mich. — Luxury yacht-builder Tiara Yachts has named Allen Roche Marine as its agency of record. Allen Roche Marine specializes in the recreational boating industry. The firm will support Tiara Yachts in a variety of marketing initiatives, including a new website, social media integration,... Read more »
Suncoast Boat Show re-launches with attendance gains
April 29, 2011
SARASOTA, Fla. —The Suncoast Boat Show in Sarasota, which was held April 15-17, reported a 20 percent increase in attendance over its 2009 numbers. The show was re-launched this year after a short hiatus and a change to a new venue. This was the 29th year for the event. The show included boats displayed... Read more »
Morris Yacht & Beach Club plans grand re-opening
April 29, 2011
CITY ISLAND, N.Y. — The Morris Yacht & Beach Club is planning a re-opening ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new clubhouse. The clubhouse replaces the 150-year-old former clubhouse that burned to the ground five years ago. The rebuilding has been dubbed “Project Phoenix” and is a... Read more »
Strictly Jersey boat show opens Friday
April 29, 2011
LOWER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Strictly Jersey boat show will open on April 29 and run through May 1. The show began in 2009. Last year, it had an attendance of about 2,500. Tickets are $15, with discounts for attendees with a valid New Jersey Safe Boating Certificate or Sea Tow membership. The show will... Read more »
Jersey Shore Boat Expo Promo Day set for this weekend
April 29, 2011
MANASQUAN, N.J. — The Jersey Shore Boat Expo Promo Day will take place on May 1 at the Lakewood BlueClaws minor league baseball game. The event will include displays of boats and boating information. The event is sponsored by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) in partnership with... Read more »
What we all can learn from a mouse
April 29, 2011
By Christopher Kourtakis, director of sales and marketing, 360° Industry Solutions — A couple of weeks ago, I took my family for the first time to see Mickey Mouse in Orlando. It had been a few years since I had been there and it was the first time my kids were going, so everyone was pretty excited. Throughout... Read more »
Brunswick sales, earnings improve in Q1
April 28, 2011
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — For the first quarter of 2011, Brunswick Corporation reported net sales of $985.9 million, up from $844.4 million a year earlier. For the quarter, the company reported operating earnings of $67.0 million, up significantly from operating earnings of $10.1 million in the first quarter... Read more »
West Marine sales ‘better than planned’ in Q1
April 28, 2011
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — West Marine Inc. today released unaudited operating results for the first quarter of 2011. Net revenues for the 13 weeks ended April 2 were $113.8 million, compared to net revenues of $109.6 million for the 13 weeks ended April 3, 2010. Comparable store sales increased 2.7 percent... Read more »
