Dealer News

ECHO Introduces the PB-9510 Backpack Blower, Most Powerful in Company History

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Delivering 56 Newtons of sustained blowing force, 1,200 CFM and 230 MPH air speed, the new blower builds on more than five decades of ECHO innovation.

Vibrant Credit Union Expands Equipment Lending with Manitou Group North America Partnership

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Vibrant Credit Union has partnered with Manitou Group North America to offer consumer and small business equipment lending options—supporting the Manitou and GEHL brands and continuing to build a portfolio of leading equipment manufacturers across construction and agriculture.

Scag Power Equipment, Octane, and Huntington Bank Team Up to Streamline OPE Purchases

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:59:27 -0400

Dealers and customers benefit from full-spectrum financial options and advanced digital tools.

SATISFYD Launches Signal, Bringing Experience Intelligence to Equipment Dealers

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:52:42 -0400

New AI insights capability analyzes existing customer feedback in under 60 seconds — surfacing the risks, patterns, and revenue opportunities dealers need to act on.

Rural Lifestyle Dealer Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Review

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Rural Lifestyle Dealer reviews outlooks & trends for 2002 along with future expectations for 2023.

MAC Welcomes Industry Veteran, George Keen as Advisor

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:40:30 -0400

MAC is pleased to announce that George Keen has joined the organization as an Advisor.

Equip Exposition Announces New Programs, Experiences in 2026

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

Equip Exposition, the award-winning international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition trade show, unveils several new events this year.

2022 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Review

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Dealer Business Trends & Outlook report, including how dealers fared in 2021.

Kayla Cross Named Chief Operating Officer, Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association and the Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota announce the promotion of Kayla Cross to Chief Operating Officer.

Roadrunner Expands Team with Addition of Trevor Revesz as Marketing Supervisor

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Roadrunner, an ag and rural marketing agency built to make smart marketing accessible, is expanding its team with the addition of Trevor Revesz as Marketing Supervisor.

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