OPE Dealers
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Ace Hardware reports record 2025 revenue, lower net income on international charges
Ace Hardware said fourth quarter revenues totaled $2.5 billion, up 9.9% from the same period in 2024. Excluding the extra…
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Spark Dealer Group to acquire LSM Outdoor Power
Spark Dealer Group said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LSM Outdoor Power, a multi-location outdoor power…
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Half of tractor shoppers get no response after submitting online inquiries, study says
Nearly half of all online inquiries submitted to compact tractor dealerships went unanswered in 2026, according to a new industry…
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Russo expands footprint with Burke’s Outdoor Equipment
Russo Power Equipment has expanded its presence in Northwest Indiana through the integration of Burke’s Outdoor Equipment. The Valparaiso dealership…
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Under 40 Award nominations deadline extended
The nomination deadline for OPE+ Under 40 Award nominations has been extended to Jan. 5. The OPE+ Under 40 Award…
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Tractor Supply sales climb 7.2% in Q3
Tractor Supply released its financial results for its third quarter ended September 27, 2025, showing that the retailer’s net sales…
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Same-store sales Sept. 2025 shows consumer spending slowdown
After a summer of sales worth celebrating, OPE dealers collectively struggled in September, according to data compiled by Constellation Dealership…
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New episode of OPE People – AI is coming
Will this new AI tool save power equipment dealerships? Will “Yosemite Sam” boost your business efficiency? Or is AI going…
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Flyntlok secures $36M investment for AI development in its DMS
Flyntlok, provider of a cloud-based dealer management system (DMS) for equipment dealers, announced a $36 million investment from Mainsail Partners,…
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Data Analysis: Walk-behind mowers
What consumers are buying from mass retailers The walk-behind mower market for consumers is as strong as ever, propelled by…
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When is 1/2 more than 1?
When you hire a fractional professional By John Arms Every business owner has their own Zone of Genius. A landscaper…
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Deere and Ego partner on new ZTR mower with removable 56V batteries
In a partnership with Ego, John Deere introduced its first zero-turn radius mower to feature removable batteries. Deere said it…
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Movers & Shakers award nominations open now!
The OPE+ Movers & Shakers Award recognizes professionals in the OPE industry who lead with vision and influence to move…
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Same Store sales report for August 2025, plus inflation news
We publish these same-store sales reports monthly to show both a snapshot and a trendline of retail sales activity at…
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For OPE Dealers, Is AI Everything Today?
I’m of two minds regarding Artificial Intelligence. One: I don’t like today’s generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini and…
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A writer’s guide to using ChatGPT
Avoid it, but if you just can’t … Maybe it’s because I’m a DIY kind of person, but I’m not…
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The Evolution will be Electrified
Battery chemistry and why it matters By Glenn Hansen We keep comparing battery-powered equipment to gas-powered equipment; that’s understandable with…