Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges Ahead for Auto Service Centers
Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Auto Service Centers. The following are the predicted Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months: The weak economy is affecting the way owners care for their vehicles. Thirty-four percent of car owners say they feel the need to takeRead the Rest…
Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges for Rent-To-Own Stores
Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Rent-To-Own Stores. The following are the predicted Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:
* These businesses are beginning to target home stagers, who may benefit from renting household furnishings for staging a home to sell.
* Between 1994 and 2009, the largest increase in customer segment share was among 45 to 54 year olds.
* Computers are a category that’s growing in popularity in rent-to-own stores , and tires and wheels have recently seen great success within the industry.
Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges Ahead for Muffler Shops
Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Muffler Shops. The following are the predicted Top 3 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:
* Approximately 35% of mechanical repair businesses have altered advertising plans to attract more women customers, and 68% of collision shops are changing their advertising to draw more women as well.
* As demand for automotive repair services has grown, the number of general repair outlets has decreased, principally because fewer gas stations now perform repairs and there are fewer new car dealers. These factors present opportunities for increased sales.
* By 2018, foreign cars and light trucks (imports and transplants) are expected to account for over 35% of service station and shop volume, due to increasing ownership.



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