John Deere Argentina recently introduce its local virtual dealership. John Deere Conecta is a digital content center that “combines the virtual with the real, allowing customers to interact with the brand’s ecosystem.”
While North American ag equipment dealers and manufacturers continue to look for some sustained sales momentum, the most recent quarterly earnings reports from two of the three publicly held farm equipment dealerships posted stronger than expected results.
Titan Machinery turned in a strong performance during the first quarter of its fiscal year 2020 ended April 30, 2019. In addition to higher top and bottom line results, Titan Machinery managers also highlighted the retirement of remaining senior convertible note principal balance on May 1, 2019, along with lower floorplan and other interest expense as reasons for the upbeat quarterly report.
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The announcement of a partnership between New Holland and Bluewhite was one of the big precision stories of the summer. West Coast New Holland dealers now have the rights to sell, distribute and service Bluewhite’s aftermarket autonomy kits.