Restylers Ready for What’s Next

The “Forecasting the Future of the Restyling Industry” panel included, from left, Ron Leslie, vice president of sales for Katzkin; Kevin Gillis, general manager at Integrity Customs; Josh Poulson, principal of Auto Additions; and Steve Gilmore, design chief of vehicle personalization at Ford Motor Co., and was moderated by Rod Bennett, general manager of Chrome Enhancements.

This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. What does the future hold for the restyling industry? A panel of experts at the 2022 SEMA Show debated the big questions and came away optimistic that the market is ready to handle whatever comes next. Here are the questions and a… Continue reading Restylers Ready for What’s Next

Retail Forecast 2023

Retail Forecast 2023

This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. After two years of frenetic activity fueled by a post-pandemic recovery, retailers will confront a tougher operating environment in 2023, experts predict. Growing headwinds include rising inflation, higher interest rates, a softening housing market, continuing supply chain disruptions, declining capital investments, and… Continue reading Retail Forecast 2023