Affiliated Retailer Nationwide Network Distributor Billed 2018
Passenger & Light Truck Products A global leader in tire technology and innovation, Bridgestone engineers performance-driven passenger and light truck tires for virtually every vehicle and application. Bridgestone tires are featured as original equipment on a wide range of models produced by the world s premier automobile manufacturers. The brand offers several consumer replacement tire lines, which are specially designed to meet the needs of today s drivers. DriveGuard Duravis R238 Duravis R250 Duravis R500 HD Duravis M700 HD Potenza S04 Pole Position Potenza RE050 Potenza RE050A Potenza RE-11 Potenza RE-11A Potenza RE-71R Potenza RE760 Sport Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT Potenza RE980AS Potenza RE97AS Dueler H/T 685 Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia Dueler H/L Alenza Dueler H/L Alenza Plus Dueler A/T REVO 3 Dueler H/P Sport Dueler H/P Sport AS Ecopia EP422 Ecopia EP422 Plus Ecopia H/L 422 Plus Turanza Serenity Plus Blizzak DM-V1 Blizzak DM-V2 Blizzak LM-001 Blizzak LM-32 Blizzak WS80 Blizzak W965 For more than 100 years, Firestone passenger and light truck tires have worked hard and delivered dependability. The brand is a preferred original equipment tire for many of today s leading automakers and provides a wide breadth of replacement tire solutions. Destination A/T Destination LE & LE2 Destination M/T Destination M/T 2 Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 Firehawk Wide Oval AS Transforce AT Transforce AT 2 Transforce HT Champion Fuel Fighter Winterforce Winterforce 2 Winterforce 2 UV Winterforce UV Winterforce LT Bridgestone sells the Fuzion line of tires through its network of affiliated retailers. Designed with value and performance in mind, Fuzion tires are available in a range of sizes that fit sedans, minivans, crossover vehicles and SUVs. 1 Fuzion SUV Fuzion Touring Fuzion UHP
Network Support Nationwide Warranties Nationwide Service Warranty Covers standard repairs (12 mo. / 12,000 miles) Outside 25 mile radius of originating retailer No charge back to originating retailer Is an extension of the dealer s normal service warranty Nationwide Tire Protection Plan Three Year Coverage...Even A New Part Can Fail Ask one of our Consultants about our Nationwide Service Repair Warranty Honored at over 35,000 locations in the US and Canada Replacement (Pro-rated after the first 33% of tread wear) Flat Repair Roadside Tire Change Reimbursement Tire Protection Plan Three Types of Dealers (1) Offer & Self Administer Can Now Offer Nationwide Coverage Tire Protection Plan coverage must be listed on the original sales ticket Still responsible for the warranty at your location No Chargeback for Warranty Outside 25 Mile Radius Replacement / Flat Repair / Roadside Tire Change Reimbursement No cost to you...even A New Tire Can Go Flat Ask one of our Consultants about our Nationwide Tire Protection Plan Honored at over 35,000 locations in the US and Canada (2) Offer & Pay for Administration Continue to Offer Nationwide Coverage at a Reduced Rate on Bridgestone and Firestone Brand ($4.50 per tire) 5% of Selling Price on all Other Brands. No Chargeback Regardless of Location Handling Warranty. (Including his own) Replacement / Flat Repair / Roadside Tire Change Reimbursement (3) Does not offer a tire protection plan: NO CHANGE! 2
Network Support Enhanced Program Support Network Support Package Bridgestone Affiliated Retailer Image Kit In-Store images identifying your location as a participant Drives consumer acceptance Brand and Promotional P.O.P. Kits Bridgestone, Firestone and Fuzion brand in-store P.O.P. P.O.P. supporting National Promotions Promotional Kit Affiliated Retailer Retail Promotional Kit 3
Network Support Network Support Package Program Support Materials Affiliated Retailer Image Kit Brand and Promotional P.O.P. Kits Retail P.O.P. Kit Nationwide Service Warranty Nationwide Tire Protection Plan Provided to Distributor Delivered Affiliated Retailers at NO COST! For details visit www.affiliatedretailer.net All the Tools & More! As a member of the Bridgestone Affiliated Retailer Nationwide Network, you have access to support tools that are designed to: Attract New Customers Keep Your Current Customers Returning Promote Your Business Help Offset Your Operating Costs Sell More Tires And More! Advertising & Sales Promotions Retail Marketing Support Engage Turnkey Email Marketing Grassroots Marketing Local Search Marketing Program Mitchell 1 Social CRM Program Moving Targets New Resident Direct Mail Program Mudlick Direct Mail Outdoor Advertising Product Brochures Bridgestone Social Solution Retail Print Support Retail Promotional Radio and Television Telephone On-Hold Messaging Program Apparel & Accessories Apparel and Accessories/Bridgestone Wearable Program Automotive Parts AutoZone Advance Professional/CARQUEST Auto Parts National Account Program NAPA Parts Program Automotive Service & Repair Assistance Excel Tire Gauge Identifix Direct Hit Identifix Repair Hotline Mitchell 1 ProDemand Business Systems Bridgestone TireConnect Charter Communications Comcast Business CornerStone Powered by ASA Cell Phone Service Sprint Credit Card Program Bridgestone Affiliated Retailer Nationwide Network Credit Card CFNA Credit Card Processing Solution Merchant Partners Education & Training Car Care Academy Kit Consumer Tire Education Network Equipment Financing Curtis Funding Group Incentive Programs Driving Force Program Premium Tire Ownership Program Internet Development Autoshop Solutions Net Driven Web Solutions TCS Website Program Nationwide Network Warranty Programs Nationwide Repair Warranty Nationwide Tire Protection Retail P.O.P. Affiliate Retailer Image Kit In-Store Image & Brand Kit National Sales Events New Product Launch Office Supplies Office Depot Staples Oils & Lubricants SHELL Products Bridgestone Firestone Firestone Antique Tires - Coker Tires Fuzion Satellite Television DIRECTV For Your Business Sell Out Programs Government Sales Light Truck Fleet National Accounts Purchase Resale Social Media Management Optimize Social Media Store Displays Retail/Showroom Displays Spectrio Digital Signage Uniforms Cintas Uniforms Vehicle Leasing LeasePlan 4
Retailer Financial Support Retail Brand Support Qualifying Affiliated Retailers Can Earn: Retail Brand Support Quarterly Growth Bonus Semi Annually Volume Bonus Annually Paid via direct deposit to your bank account. Track purchases online at www.affiliatedretailer.net Bridgestone & Firestone Minimum Unit Purchases: 225 Quarterly / 900 Annual - Major Brand (PS & LT) Once qualified, earn support for your purchases of Bridgestone, Firestone & Fuzion Retro payout each quarter Support by Brand* $6.00 / tire $4.00 / tire *Support is paid on Net purchases. 5
Retailer Financial Support Growth Bonus Growth Bonus Goal New Retailer Program period major brand minimum purchase goal plus 4% growth. Payments made on the half; retro applies. Multi locations combined for qualify and payment. Secondary supplied units count for Gross Rate. Payment on primary net units. Volume Bonus 75% of Total Unit Purchases must be major brand (BS & FS) to qualify. New Bridgestone Affiliated Retailers earn partial year (pro-rated). Multi locations combined for qualify and payment. Paid to active Affiliated Retailers at year end on Gross Purchases. Location 1: 1,200 1,999 2,000 2,999 3,000+ Each Additional: +600 +600 +600 $3.50 / tire $5.00 / tire OR $3.50 / tire OR $5.00 / tire $1.00 / tire $1.50 / tire 6
Retailer Support Secondary Supply Guidelines Affiliated Retailer s are eligible for secondary supply from authorized Bridgestone distributors. Maximum fill in from secondary supplier(s) is 25%. Maintain 25% or less fill in and earn additional support with Volume Bonus. Provide their Bridgestone account number to secondary distributor for reporting of sale to Bridgestone. 7
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