Dealer News

M.H. Eby Adds Shelor Motor Mile as Authorized Dealer in Christianburg, Virginia

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

M.H. Eby, Inc. announces the addition of Shelor Motor Mile as an authorized dealer serving Christiansburg and the surrounding region.

NAEDA Announces Two New Staff Appointments

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Brett Davis, CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), announced Tuesday the addition of Stephanie Fisher and Emily Winkler to their team.

SkimTurf™ Management & Stotz Equipment Collaboration to Advance Precision Turf Management Across Southwest U.S.

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Through this collaboration, Stotz Equipment will help distribute the SkimTurf™ platform, enabling superintendents to transform agronomic insights into targeted field applications using GPS-enabled equipment.

Robert's Equipment Announces New Location

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This will be the 7th location for the New Holland and Kubota dealership. This newest location will be branded as a Kubota store

Michigan Equipment Dealership to Close After Retirements

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:46:00 -0400

The owners of Dick Coulter Inc. have decided to retire and liquidate their used inventory via an online auction.

Cornerstone Equipment Opens Florida Store, Breaks Ground on Kentucky HQ in Same Week

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The store will carry the complete New Holland Ag product line and a full Bad Boy dealership covering tractors, mowers, implements and handhelds.

Husqvarna, Octane, and Huntington Bank Introduce New Financing Solutions for Dealers and Customers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Octane and The Huntington National Bank (Huntington) announced a new strategic partnership with Husqvarna to deliver an innovative, full-spectrum financing and technology experience to dealerships and customers of its portfolio.

NAEDA Announces Mastering Sales Training Class in Kansas City

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:25:15 -0400

This in-person, 3-day program is designed to transform equipment sales professionals into confident, high-performing dealership leaders.

2026 OPE Dealer Survey Reveals Biggest Trends in Parts & Accessories

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Outdoor Power Parts & Accessories Association (“OPPAA”) is pleased to announce the release of its 2026 OPE Dealer Survey: Parts and Accessories.

Canadian OPE Dealer Revenue Growth Improves After February Drop

mdrewek@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

OPE dealer revenue increased 7% year-over-year in March according to the latest Constellation Dealer Insights report.

Brilliant Harvest Names Jennifer Luce Senior Marketing Manager

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Brilliant Harvest announced the appointment of Jennifer Luce as Senior Marketing Manager.

Premier Equipment Solutions Acquires New England Power Equipment and Saybrook Rentals

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Premier Equipment Solutions announced the acquisition of New England Power Equipment and Saybrook Rentals, a one-location authorized John Deere GME dealer.

DIS Corp Introduces Dex, an AI Assistant Built for Equipment Dealers

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Dealer Information Systems (DIS) Corp, announced Dex (Dealer Expert), an AI assistant designed to fundamentally change how dealerships operate, make decisions, and scale.

2026 Dealership Minds Summit Speaker Program Released

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Focused on the theme of “Maximizing Operational ROI,” the 2026 Summit provides dealers with everything they need to know to magnify their best practices and drive operational excellence in an uncertain market.

John Schmeiser Appointed Executive Director of the Canada Equipment Dealers Foundation (CEDF)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this role, Schmeiser will guide the CEDF's operational strategy and collaborate with the foundation's leadership

Rogers Tractor Named Authorized Massey Ferguson Dealer

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Rogers Tractor announced it has been named an authorized dealer for Massey Ferguson.

Spark Dealer Group Acquires Two Texas Dealers

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Spark Dealer Group has acquired Burleson Outdoor Power Equipment and North Texas Farm & Garden, 2 established outdoor power equipment dealerships serving customers across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Husqvarna Announces Changes to Group Management

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Husqvarna Group recently announced changes in Group Management.

NAEDA Files Amicus Brief Supporting Legal Challenge to CARB Engine Regulations

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

NAEDA announced Feb. 12 its filing of an amicus curiae brief in response to new California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations restricting internal-combustion small off-road engines rules that directly affect dealer’s ability to sell and service products in California.

AED Announces 2026 Chairman and New Board Leadership

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The announcements include new chairs for both the AED Board of Directors and the AED Foundation, along with several new members joining each board.

DeWALT Launches New Outdoor Power Equipment Lineup

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

DeWalt is starting the season strong with a new wave of outdoor power equipment designed for professionals, property managers, and anyone who wants to keep up with weekly yard work without fighting their tools.

U.S. OPE Revenue Sees Declines While Canada Climbs 19%

mbrusnahan@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

OPE dealer revenue fell 6% in the U.S. from October to November, while Canada continued to climb 19%, according to the latest market data report from Constellation Dealer Insights.

Shane Martin Appointed as VitalEdge Technologies Chief Revenue Officer

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In this role, Martin will help strengthen VitalEdge’s ability to partner with dealers and OEMs worldwide by aligning go-to-market teams around a shared focus on customer success, long-term relationships, and sustainable growth.

[Video] Echo CEO Shares Advice & What Keeps Him Up at Night

mellis@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Echo's president & CEO Harold Redman's advice to those getting started in the industry to take time to understand the business model and the customers you are trying to sell your products and services too.