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Les Schwab Tire Centers Overview

Address

20900 Cooley Rd. Bend, 
OR 97701 United States
Phone: 541-447-4136

Company Description

If you need new tires or a brake job after heading out West, roll into Les Schwab Tire Centers. The company offers tires by name-brand and private-label manufacturers, custom wheels, and batteries at some 420 stores in Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. It also provides alignment, brake, and shock work. Les Schwab Tire Centers prides itself on customer service, and it doesn't hurt that the chain's namesake wrote the bible of tire retailing: Pride in Performance: Keep It Going. The company's roots reach back to 1952, when founder Les Schwab started his business with a single tire shop. Today the firm is owned by Schwab's family.

Les Schwab Tire Centers Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    Overview

    The US tire dealer industry includes about 11,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $30 billion. Large companies include Discount Tire, Les Schwab Tire Centers, TBC Corporation, and retail units of manufacturers Bridgestone and Goodyear. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 50 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 5531

    NAICS: 441320

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How has the economy affected the company’s business the past few years?

    Demand for replacement tires is closely tied to vehicle use and longevity, which are directly affected by the economy. During a recession, consumers tend to keep the cars they have and replace tires less frequently. New car production can drop...

     

    How are low-cost imports impacting the company?

    Competition from imports, which make up more than 40 percent of the US tire market, affects tire prices. Among the leading sources of tire imports are low-cost producers China, South Korea, and Thailand. Tariffs imposed by governments can inflate the...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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      Overview

      The US automotive repair and maintenance services industry includes about 165,000 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $85 billion. Major companies include Meineke (a division of Driven Brands), Midas, Monro Muffler Brake, Precision Auto Care, and Safelite Group. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate less than 10 percent of revenue.

      SIC: 7532, 7533, 7534, 7536, 7537, 7538, 7549, 7539, 7542

      NAICS: 811192, 811191, 811198, 811122, 811121, 811118, 811113, 811112, 811111

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company compete against large repair chains and car dealers?

      The greater operational and pricing efficiencies of large shops allow them to take business from smaller shops, despite some having less convenient locations. Franchise chains, dealerships, and large shops also have advantages in buying, managing...

       

      How does the company build trust with customers?

      Because of the complexity of cars, consumers can't easily judge if a repair shop has treated them fairly. Polls consistently show that a high percentage of consumers believe that repair shops make unnecessary repairs, overcharge, or use inferior...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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        Overview

        The US automobile parts retail industry includes about 40,000 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $45 billion. Major companies include Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, O'Reilly Automotive, and The Pep Boys. The industry US is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about half of industry revenue.

        SIC: 5531

        NAICS: 441320, 441310

         

        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the company adjust its inventory levels during periods of lower demand?

        Because auto parts sales depend on how much people drive, demand decreases during recessions. During economic downturns, tourists and businesspeople travel less, and car owners delay maintenance and repairs.

         

        How has the company been impacted by mass merchants like Wal-Mart taking more market share for oil and car cleaning products?

        Retail auto parts stores face greater competition from large retailers such as Wal-Mart, Costco, Sears, and supermarket chains. These retailers are large enough to buy items directly from manufacturers and compete aggressively on prices charged to...

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunies

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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          Overview

          The US breakfast cereal manufacturing industry includes about 30 companies with combined annual revenue of about $11 billion. Major companies include Kellogg, General Mills, Post Foods, and Quaker (owned by PepsiCo). The industry is highly concentrated: the top four companies account for 80 percent of revenue.

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          Sample Questions & Answers

          How dependent is the company on the success of ready-to-eat cereal?

          Cereal manufacturers depend highly on a single type of product (cold, ready-to-eat cereal) that's overwhelmingly consumed at a single time of day. Because cereal with milk can't be easily consumed on-the-go, busy families and professionals may be...

           

          How does the company manage commodity price swings?

          The price and availability of cereal grains can fluctuate sharply due to farm yield, weather patterns, and government farm subsidies. Wheat, corn, and oat prices routinely swing 10 percent or more from year-to-year. Price and supply instability isn't...

           

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          General Report Description

          Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Industry Overview
          • Quarterly Industry Update
          • Business Challenges
          • Trends and Opportunities
          • Call Preparation Questions
          • Financial Information
          • Industry Forecast
          • Website and Media Links
          • Glossary of Acronyms

            Industry Report Highlights:

            • Recent Developments

              Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

            • Trends & Opportunies

              Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

            • Call Preparation Questions

              Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

            • Executive Insight

              Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

            • Financial Information

              Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

            • Web Links & Acronyms

              Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

            Retail Sector Industry Report

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            $129