Don Detore

Editor

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Don was named editor of Tire Business in January, 2017. He started with sister publication, Rubber & Plastics News in March, 2013, as a copy editor, and later that year was promoted to managing editor. Don has been a journalist for more than 35 years, including 27 years with The (Canton) Repository, where he served as sports editor, managing editor and executive editor. Originally from Ashtabula, Ohio, Don earned a bachelor’s degree from Walsh University in North Canton.

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Recent Stories
Joe Maher (left) and Travis Roffler speak to dealers at the annual Continental Gold Trip.
Gold Trip: Conti EV strategy remains consistent

Continental Tire the Americas executives talked EVs and marketing, among other topics, during the company's annual Gold Dealers gathering, held recently in Mexico.
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Mild weather leaves many winter tires unsold

Snow joke: It's beginning to look a lot like spring (in winter).
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Is rise of remote workers hurting tire sales?

As remote workers remain at home, their vehicles — and the tires they ride on — sit idle.
The members of the Exxpress Tire Delivery leadership team include (from left) Stephen Clave, managing director of wholesale operations; David Simons, president; and Paul Pittner, managing director of procurement and supply chain.
Wholesale distributor Exxpress Tire celebrates success

This year marks a milestone both for Dunn Tire and its wholesale sister, Exxpress Tire.
Tire Business Tire Dealer Humanitarian of the Year winner, award, charity
Detore: Time to nominate dealers for Humanitarian Award

The deadline for the Tire Business Tire Dealer Humanitarian Award, as well as The Best Places to Work survey, are fast approaching.
Members of the Point S management team, including (from left) CEO Walter Lybeck; COO Clint Young; and Board Chair and shop owner Chris Cornelius, surround a cardboard cut-out of Les Stressman, the centerpiece of the group’s new marketing campaign.
Point S kicks off 'stress-less' campaign

Point S has launched an aggressive national marketing campaign driven by the fictional Les Stressman.
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BP to acquire TravelCenters of America in $1.3B deal

BP Products North America Inc. has agreed to purchase Travel Centers of America Inc., expanding the British-based petroleum giant into travel convenience and electrification.
Nokian Tyres, rubber, sustainability
Birch bark could be next sustainable rubber source

Sweden's Reselo A.B., a company whose mission is to enable sustainable living by replacing fossil-derived materials with renewable alternatives, is the inaugural winner of Nokian Tyres P.L.C.'s "Fast Race, Big Change" sustainable tire innovation challenge.
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Getting to the Point (S): Lots of pain but big gain

Point S celebrated its 40th anniversary recently, but in 2016, a conflict nearly tore the group apart.
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Leeds West Groups continues to grow service footprint

The investment fund, which recently named Derek Wessels CEO, operates 123 franchised auto service and tire retail locations in 18 states.
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Gills Point S acquires Hogan Tires of Maine

Gills Point S Tire & Automotive Service, headquartered in Portland, Ore., has acquired Hogan Tire Co. and its five locations in northern Maine.
Point S dealers celebrated their 40th anniversary in Puerto Rico. The group originally was called Tire Factory.
Point S launches aggressive growth plan

Point S' five-year strategic vision, revealed during the 2023 Dealer Conference and Trade Show, has the group growing to 500 locations in all 50 states in five years.
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Tire Business Best Places to Work survey deadline approaching

Now's your chance to reward your business and your employees.
A 1983 Jeep is loaded into a van, en route to Puerto Rico, where it will be given to one lucky owner at this month’s Point S Owners Meeting.
Point S looks to grow with new initiatives, dealer program

Dealerships now may join Point S' associated dealer program without having to brand themselves with Point S signage.
Nokian Tyres has announced plans to expand capacity at its four-year-old North American factory in Dayton and build a warehouse nearby to house the products.
Nokian to invest $174M in Dayton plant expansion

Nokian Tyres has announced plans to expand capacity at its four-year-old North American factory in Dayton, Tenn., and build a warehouse nearby to house the products.