MINNEAPOLIS, August 28 — Grady-White Boats has joined the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) as a Platinum Partner Member. This partnership highlights Grady-White’s ongoing commitment to supporting the dealer community and advancing the marine industry. As a Platinum Partner, Grady-White Boats shows its deep investment in the marine industry’s future by collaborating with […]
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Automaker Trade Group Pushes Department of Justice to Target State Auto-dealer Franchise Laws
• Implications for marine retailers — how the MRAA is fighting for you By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager In late May, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a powerful trade group representing automakers and suppliers, responded to a public comment request from the Department of Justice’s newly created Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force . This […]
Record High Fishing Participation Reached in 2024
57.9 million Americans went fishing in 2024, but churn continues to threaten long-term gains
Drive Sales with a New, No-Cost Sales Incentive for Dealers
• Sea Tow® Sea Care Six Month Program supports long-term retention and removes one barrier to purchase Article submission from Sea Tow, an MRAA Platinum Partner Boater acquisition and retention continue to challenge our industry. Nearly one in four first-time boat buyers leaves boating within four years.Why? Ownership often turns out to be more costly […]
MDS Brand Announces Transformative New Lead Generation Tools for Marine Businesses
• New Powerful Suite of Services Helps Boat Builders, Dealers and Chandleries Identify Concrete Leads and Compete in a Crowded Marketplace Partner Press Release Santa Monica, Calif. – MDS Brand, industry-leader in boat builder and dealer technology solutions, announced today the next revolution in lead generation tools with the release of its Visitor Reveal Suite. […]
EasyCare Upgrades to MRAA Education Champion
MINNEAPOLIS, June 23 –The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that EasyCare, an APCO Holdings brand and a leading provider of F&I solutions, training and dealership development, has leveled up its partnership. The MRAA Education Champions collaboration aims to deliver top-tier finance and insurance products, service training and business development support to marine […]
IDS Launches Marine Division to Provide Specialized Expertise and Strategic Partnerships
Wake Forest, NC – Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) is proud to announce the launch of IDS Marine, a division dedicated exclusively to serving the marine industry.
MJM Yachts Commits to Platinum Partner Membership
MINNEAPOLIS, May 29 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) is excited to announce MJM Yachts, a premier builder of luxury performance yachts, as its newest Platinum Partner. This partnership highlights MJM’s commitment to supporting marine retailers and advancing the boating lifestyle through innovation, dealer collaboration and premium customer experiences. As a Platinum […]
Dealer Week 2025 Surpasses 100 Exhibitors Milestone, Signaling Strong Industry Momentum
Dealer Week 2025 Hits Early Milestone with 100+ Exhibitors, Featuring Top Boat Manufacturers and Industry Innovators.
How to Use a DMS to Market Your Services & Inventory
More than merely an inventory and point-of-sale tool, a Dealer Management System (DMS) can assist you with marketing in various strategic and practical ways. Your DMS is the foundation for targeted, efficient, data-driven marketing campaigns. But what steps should you take to make the most use of your DMS? Here are two effective examples of […]