The dealer-manufacturer relationship provides a critical link in the customer experience; MRAA’s Scorecard Program fosters meaningful conversations between the parties. ORLANDO – December 9, 2025 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today the introduction of the marine industry’s first-ever Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program. Designed to improve the customer experience by fostering meaningful conversations […]
Tag: MRAA’s Annual Conference & Expo
Dealer Week Comfort Spot Returns: Priority One Relaxation Station
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 21 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces the return of the popular Relaxation Station, presented by Priority One Financial Services, to the Dealer Week Conference & Expo, Dec. 8-11, in Orlando, Florida. After last year’s sell-out experience at boating’s only event focused on dealer growth, MRAA Partner Member and Dealer […]
Momentum Builds for Dealer Week 2024 in Orlando
MINNEAPOLIS, October 16 – Currently, more than 400 marine dealers have already registered to attend the Dealer Week 2024 Conference and Expo announces the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, after its Early Bird registration period ended on September 30. “Traditionally about half or a little less than half of our dealer attendees take advantage […]
MRAA Reveals Dealer Week 2024 Theme
MINNEAPOLIS, July 23 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced the theme of “Outperform” for its annual Dealer Week Conference and Expo, held December 8-11 in Orlando, Fla. Economic winds have not been as favorable to boating as a whole in 2024 as they were in recent years. Nor are they […]
Dealer Week 2024 Registration Opens
• Early bird pricing launched for three-day, educational marine industry event in Orlando, Florida, helping dealers OUTPERFORM and stand out MINNEAPOLIS, July 17 – Many marine dealerships across North America view the industry as declining because of hampered marine retail sales and elevated business costs. However, experienced boating leaders understand that a soft market also […]
125-Plus Exhibitors Already Committed to Dealer Week 2024
• Momentum builds for boating’s only event focused on dealer growth MINNEAPOLIS, July 15 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces a record number of exhibitors, at present, have secured booth space for the association’s Dealer Week Conference and Expo Dec. 8-11 in Orlando, Fla. The 2024 event continues the momentum generated […]
Relentless Dealer Services Upgrades to Platinum Partner
Relentless Dealer Services has upgraded their membership level from Standard Partner Member to Platinum Partner Member with the MRAA.
Dealer Week 2023 Education Now Available on MRAATraining.com
Fifteen world-class educational courses from MRAA’s 2023 Dealer Week Conference and Expo are now available on MRAATraining.com. MRAA Gold and Silver Members have immediate viewing access. The topics include best practices for selling value and experience; turning boat inventory faster; fixing poor communications; and more. Dealer Week 2023 includes tactics and expert-driven advice in three […]
The Magic of Dealer Week
The 2023 MRAA Dealer Week Conference and Expo was the largest Dealer Week on record, from its attendance to its sheer size! I feel honored to play a role in helping make the annual event happen. But, as some of my co-workers have stated, Dealer Week 2023 just hit differently. Maybe it’s because of the […]
Zachary Meyer Named Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship Recipient
TAMPA, FL, December 6, 2023 — The MRAA Educational Foundation announced today that Zachary Meyer, General Manager of Mark’s Leisure Time Marine in Canandaigua, N.Y., has been selected as the recipient of the Foundation’s 2023 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. This year’s scholarship recipient was unveiled at the Foundation’s awards luncheon as part of Dealer […]