Don Detore is an Editor at Crain's Cleveland Business. He specializes in a diverse range of topics including automotive, marketing technology, and professional sports, with a focus on international sports leagues and major league sports. Don's work has been featured in Crain's Cleveland Business, Tire Business, and Rubber News.
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Don Detore's articles revolve around the tire industry, with a heavy focus on sales and marketing. His coverage heavily features press releases and private sector announcements related to the tire industry, indicating a preference for news directly from companies.
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Pirelli North America CEO Claudio Zanardo said the The North American market — particularly in the “high value” segment — continues to drive investment for the company.
Tire Business editor describes his experience in Portugal while covering a story.
Big Brand Tire & Service Co. — backed by private equity firm Percheron Capital — has struck a deal to acquire Belle Tire Distributors, which has more than 185 retail locations in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.
Southfield-based Belle Tire Distributors Inc. has struck a deal to be acquired by Big Brand Tire & Service Co.
Mavis Tire Express Services is set to acquire Pep Boys from Icahn Enterprises L.P. in a $700 million deal, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Pep Boys and its network of nearly 800 locations from Icahn Automotive Group L.L.C.
GTT Commercial Tires in Virginia, operated by Kamard and Rashad Johnson, is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Big Brand Tire & Service Co. has acquired Waukegan Tire and its four Midwest locations.
Mavis has officially purchased Pep Boys in a $700 million deal.
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