From the Desk of Dave Kanicki
www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/7794-dealership-outlook-taking-a-cautious-turn
Dealership Outlook Taking a Cautious Turn
August 6, 2012
Editor's Blog: August 7, 2012
Dealer sentiments about equipment sales for the rest of the year look to be taking a “cautious” turn and, in all likelihood, reflect the mood of their customers in the wake of the worst drought in the Midwest in more than three decades.
While dealers in our most recent monthly Dealer Trends & Business Outlook survey reported a 4% growth in sales in June, their outlook for the rest of the year slipped into negative territory.