Key Performance Indicators Report — September 2021

THE SHOP created the Key Performance Indicators Report to provide shop owners with valuable economic and industry data in an accessible, time-saving manner. Click on any of the links below to access that data in this month’s report.

The Brief

With the outlook for the global economy continuing to hinge on public health, increased vaccination rates could be the key to renewed stability…

State of Business: Automotive Industry

Insufficient inventories at dealerships have been unable to meet strong consumer demand, leading to a depressed sales pace and elevated transaction prices…

Special Report: SEMA Launch Pad

Launch Pad semi-finalist and CEO of MEK Magnet, Monika Kalenski, discusses her experience in the competition and the company’s plans for the 2021 SEMA Show…

Recent Vehicle Recalls

A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…

State of the Economy

An increasing number of COVID-19 infections and a severe labor shortage continue to put a damper on economic recovery…

Consumer Trends

Concerns about the Delta variant and rising gas and food prices have resulted in a less than favorable view of current economic conditions and short-term growth prospects…

By A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.