Q: What is your company’s online strategy going forward?
A: TBC will continue to offer consumers a choice in how they buy tires in order to provide consumers with the purchasing option that works best for them.
Q: How has the popularity of CUV/light trucks impacted your tire sales mix?
A: (Our) tire sales mix continues to grow to meet the demand of the industry and consumers.
Q: How have larger-sized tires impacted your warehousing/truck capacity needs?
A: Our logistics and supply chain team is focused on maximizing square footage to best meet the needs of our customer base. With varying sizes of tires, the team has to be much more efficient and work diligently to ensure we can meet the ever changing size profile within our current distribution centers.
Q: Do tire brands matter to your customers?
A: Yes, our reports show that tire brands matter to our customers.
Q: Do you see a shift in sales toward Tier 2 or Tier 3 brands? What is the cause?
A: We see Tier 3 brands continuing to grow. A steadfast focus on quality and value is a contributor to the growth of these brands.