Asbury gives itself flexibility with relaxed 2025 revenue goal
Asbury CEO David Hult told the more flexible goals are meant to avoid the company focusing on too specific a target to the point of detrimental business decision-making.
Hyundai's EV factory in Georgia will open ahead of target, Munoz says
Hyundai will open its massive EV and battery complex in Georgia three months ahead of schedule so it can qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit sooner.
6 ideas for saving money on Valentine’s Day
Expressing undying love for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day doesn’t cost any money, but nearly everything else does. Some 53% of Americans planned to celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2024, bringing the expected holiday spending total to $25.8 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s 2024 Valentine’s Day Spending Survey.
While there’s nothing wrong with showering someone you love with gifts, it’s still possible to celebrate this wonderful holiday on a budget. Below, we’ll explore some steps savvy consumers can take to keep their expenses under control.
1. Plan ahead
Valentine’s Day is all about love — but it’s also about sweets, flowers and fine dining. Last year, OpenTable reported Saturday, Feb. 12, as the single biggest dining day of the year, with more than 50% of Valentine’s Day reservations booked by Feb. 7— and dining out exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
For 2024, lovebirds may want to plan for Saturday, Feb. 10 — and get reservations for that candlelit dinner as soon as possible, especially for top restaurants. You might want to use the same approach for buying gifts as well. Shop well in advance to make sure you get what you want and avoid overspending at the last minute.
Some dealership buy-sell brokers predict record Q1 amid robust deal pace
Alan Haig, president of buy-sell firm Haig Partners, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., told that his firm expects to close deals on 31 stores this quarter, and he has a bullish outlook for 2024.
Asbury 4-store Tekion DMS pilot could precede companywide switch by 2026
A successful four-store pilot of Tekion later this year could lead to Asbury Automotive Group Inc. deploying the dealership management system companywide in 2025 and finishing the DMS switch in early 2026, Asbury CEO David Hultsaid this week.