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  • RC Mowers landscaper

    RC Mowers expands dealer network

    RC Mowers has expanded its new Autonomous Mowing Robot (AMR) dealer network to include five dealers within the United States…

  • Spartan mower

    Spartan reveals 3 new mowers

    “For the last year, we’ve been focused on bringing new models to market that better suit the wants and needs…

  • Burke Outdoor in Morganton, N.C.

    National Retail Federation 2024 forecast

    The National Retail Federation released is State of Retail & the Consumer report. In a summary, the NRF forecasts that…

  • same store sales

    Same Store Sales Report, February 2024

    We publish these same-store sales reports monthly to show both a snapshot and a trendline of retail sales activity at…

  • Mecalac Roadshow

    Mecalac Roadshow runs into April

    The second annual Mecalac North American Roadshow began this week and will visit for nine locations before its conclusion on…

  • Service tech small tractor

    OPE Dealer Labor Rate Study

    According to an Ideal and c-Systems survey of dealers across North America, 56% said being short-staffed/hiring new talent would be…

  • Case-electric-excavator

    Case Announces Award-winning Dealers

    Case Construction Equipment recently announced the winners of its new Case Dealer Awards program, comprised of four award categories.   “Our dedicated…

  • Kubota grant

    Kubota Continues Local Grants

    Kubota Tractor Corporation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local customers, dealers and communities with the return of the Kubota Hometown…

  • Lowes snowblowers

    Financials of the Mass Merchants

    We have a summary of financial reports from the two home-store giants, Lowe’s and Home Depot. Both companies reported their…

  • Dealers Edge

    Ideal Creates Dealer’s Edge Conversations

    “I want to have a place where we can chat about the industry. It’s not about any brand, and it’s…