• MRAA, Strategic Partners Gear Up for Annual Boating Conference and Expo MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 1, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), alongside its Strategic Partners, is gearing up for Dealer Week 2025, set for Dec. 7–10 in Tampa, Florida. As boating’s only event focused entirely on dealer growth, Dealer Week delivers […]
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16 Standard Partners Commit to MRAA
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 26, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced today that 16 companies joined the association as Standard Partners through the end of October, expanding the network of organizations that support the marine industry and the retailers who serve boaters. MRAA’s Partner Membership Program provides companies across the boating ecosystem […]
How Dealer Week Education Meets Dealers Where They Are
Going deeper — impactful marine-specific education By Liz Walz, MRAA Director of Learning Vision & Impact As a marine dealer, your time is precious, and your challenges are complex. You’re not looking for theory — you’re looking for training that delivers real results, tailored to your team and your business. That’s exactly what Dealer Week […]
Sales Leadership Certification: Why It’s More Than Management
Strong sales leadership training drives dealership success. Learn how MRAA’s newest certification goes beyond simply learning how to manage.
MRAA Launches Sales Leadership Certification for Marine Dealerships
New Position-Specific Certification program to help sales leaders grow, coach teams and drive results.
Prepare for What’s Next at Dealer Week 2025
This year’s conference and expo will take place Dec. 7-10 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla.
Nautique Becomes First to Launch MRAA’s Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program
Nautique Boats is the first brand to officially enroll in the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ new Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program.
MRAA launches 2026 Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has officially launched its 2026 Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program to foster critical, data-driven conversations that improve customer experiences.
Charting a Course Through Tariff Uncertainty
Matt Ginsburg, Managing Director, Huntington Distribution Finance†, an MRAA Education Champion The marine industry has long relied on a global supply chain to source key components and materials. That international reach brings efficiency, but it also means that shifts in trade policy, such as tariffs, can introduce cost variability and operational uncertainty. Recent tariffs on […]
What’s Working Now: 12 Proven Retail Tactics from Boat Dealers Like You
• Real-World Dealer Insights from May 2025 Pulse Report You know the market is tightening. While it’s good to focus on your business outcomes, it’s also imperative to explore retail tactics that boost your customer relationship, earn repeat business and trust and enhance your dealership’s reputation. It’s also important to understand what some of […]
