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SEMA Pushes New Powersports Hub as Dealers Plan for the 2026 Las Vegas Show
The November 3-6 SEMA Show will place motorcycles, dirt bikes, side-by-sides, trailers and adventure products in a dedicated West Hall powersports section.
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Accelerate Dealer Conference Joins the 2027 AIMExpo Program
The combined Orlando event will place dealer education and industry awards alongside the powersports trade show in January.
Showroom merchandising returns as a margin and inventory tool
A new retail analysis argues that layout, product adjacency, seasonal timing and assigned ownership of the floor directly affect conversion, accessory attachme…
Dealer social evidence favours Facebook reach plus short-form video
New dealer interviews and platform studies show Facebook remains important for referral traffic and used listings while short-form, staff-led video dominates c…
RideMarket Focuses on Marketplace Growth as Canadian Powersports Inventory Expands
With its core marketplace established, RideMarket is concentrating on dealer growth, deeper inventory, consumer usability and a broader distribution model desi…
New Dealer Research Says Digital Fundamentals Still Beat Technology Chasing
Research spanning more than 6,800 dealership websites says inventory accuracy, credible merchandising and prompt personal service remain the biggest digital pe…