Category: Magazine

COVER STORY – Coastal North Carolina Shop Focuses On Quality – Jason Herring is the third generation of Herrings to run the John Deere tractor dealership on Wilmington’s main drag. Started by his grandparents in 1974, Wilmington Lawn & Leisure has stayed with John Deere as times, and the town, have changed. Alongside his aunt…

COVER STORY – Service Keeps Dealer Moving – Dan Robinson first got into small engine repair 30 years ago, working on-site service calls; he never dreamed his business would grow into what it is today. Robinson first fell in love with the mobile service aspect of small engine repair while working in Las Vegas, Nevada…

COVER STORY – Sedgefield Outdoor Has Staying Power First opened in the 1970s, North Carolina’s Sedgefield Outdoor has weathered ownership changes, product changes and more to thrive under current owners Keith Carmack and Dylan Kiger. Carmack says when he arrived the dealership had a slew of products, but he worked diligently to lean out the…

COVER STORY – All Seasons Focuses On Residential Side The family behind Pineville, Louisiana’s All Seasons Sales & Services treats everyone like family. “They’re a really good family,” Mayor Fields says. “Their service is excellent.” Justin Squyres grew up in the business; his father had a different All Seasons store in Pineville’s largest sister city, Alexandria,…

COVER STORY Sea Breeze Steps Up For Panama City In May 2018, the Chaillou family’s dealership Sea Breeze Small Engine opened for business. Just six months later Hurricane Michael rips through Panama City. Two days later the dealership reopened to help supply equipment to those in devastated areas. “It’s been a whirlwind,” Crystal Chaillou says….

Power Equipment Trade magazine’s December 2018 issue features Lebanon, Oregon’s Cascade Outdoor Power Equipment and their growth into new markets. A full report highlights the 2018 GIE+EXPO, held October 17-19 in Louisville, Kentucky. A special section showcases the latest in trimmers and brushcutters coming in 2019. The Dealer Spotlight features Cayce, South Carolina’s Carolina Power Equipment….

Power Equipment Trade magazine’s October 2018 issue features Bossier City, Louisiana’s Bossier Power Equipment and their recent expansion into a second location. A special section offers a full preview for the upcoming 2018 GIE+EXPO, scheduled for October 17-19 in Louisville, Kentucky. An article features Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland’s Leinster Turf Equipment and their small but…

Power Equipment Trade magazine’s August 2018 issue features Rapid City, South Dakota’s Brown’s Small Engine Repair and how a change of location boosted their sales. Also featured is the 2019 Lawn Mower Annual, highlighting the latest products and service aids. The “Five Minutes With” column offers a Q&A with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s President…

Power Equipment Trade magazine’s June 2018 issue features Valdosta, Georgia’s Powerhouse Outdoor Equipment and their three locations that focus on service and offer financing. The issue also features the 2018 Chain Saw Specification Charts, PET’s annual comprehensive listing of chain saw makes and models, and the Chain Saw Annual, showcasing the latest in chain saw…

Power Equipment Trade magazine’s April 2018 issue features Yelm, Washington’s J&I Power Equipment. We discuss their growing market and embrace of online marketing. A full report details the results of PET’s 2018 Dealer Survey, which saw over 300 dealers take part. A special section highlights the latest in Spring Products. Furthermore, we take “Five Minutes With”…