Q&A with Wells Fargo’s Mike Horak

Mike Horak is president of Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance’s outdoor products group and he shares his perspective on the state of the industry and how independent dealers can win over mass retailers.

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 16, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

Rural Lifestyle Dealer recently talked with Mike Horak, head of Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance's outdoor products group, about the state of the industry and advantages that dealers shouldn’t overlook when competing with mass retailers.

Wright Makes Arrangements With Deere & Co.

August 22, 2012 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: http://www.wrightmfg.com

Wright Manufacturing, Inc. is pleased to announce a design and manufacturing arrangement with Deere & Company. Beginning with the 2013 season, Wright is to manufacture a range of best-in-class commercial stand-on mowers bearing the John Deere brand using Wright's patented technology. Deere will distribute and support the mowers through its world-wide network of independent dealers.

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2012 Expected to Be a Strong Year for Tractor Supply Co.

By Chad Elmore posted on January 27, 2012

The largest retailer in the U.S. rural lifestyle market operates more than 1,085 stores in 44 states.

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