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Q&A with Heléne Mellquist

Heléne Mellquist assumed her current role as president of Volvo Penta, which includes Volvo Penta Marine Leisure, Volvo Penta Marine Commercial and Volvo Penta Industrial, in the thick of the Covid-19 pandemic in July 2020.

Building Better Boats

NMMA Certification is the premier product certification program for boats, yachts, boat trailers, personal watercraft and marine oils in the United States.

A Window on the World

Inflation, supply-chain kinks and the continuing war in Ukraine continue to be serious concerns, but numerous companies with a global presence for exports are reporting optimism at the start of 2023.

New-Boat Registrations Fall Again

Continuing the trend from the previous month, new-boat registrations for the main powerboat segments in October were down 23% from the previous year, at 5,577, compared with 7,246.

Dollars vs. Units

As the calendar year closes and the 2023 model year launches into boat-show season, dealers across North America continue to report a significant slowdown in retail activity.

National Mood Sours

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence declined in November amid continued high inflation and rising interest rates.

The Answer to Disruption is Discipline

At this year’s Dealer Week — the signature annual event of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas — leading dealers, suppliers and experts will gather to share insights on how to create a foundation for sustained future success.

Q&A with Heléne Mellquist

Heléne Mellquist assumed her current role as president of Volvo Penta, which includes Volvo Penta Marine Leisure, Volvo Penta Marine Commercial and Volvo Penta Industrial, in the thick of the Covid-19 pandemic in July 2020.

Building Better Boats

NMMA Certification is the premier product certification program for boats, yachts, boat trailers, personal watercraft and marine oils in the United States.

A Window on the World

Inflation, supply-chain kinks and the continuing war in Ukraine continue to be serious concerns, but numerous companies with a global presence for exports are reporting optimism at the start of 2023.

New-Boat Registrations Fall Again

Continuing the trend from the previous month, new-boat registrations for the main powerboat segments in October were down 23% from the previous year, at 5,577, compared with 7,246.

Dollars vs. Units

As the calendar year closes and the 2023 model year launches into boat-show season, dealers across North America continue to report a significant slowdown in retail activity.

National Mood Sours

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence declined in November amid continued high inflation and rising interest rates.

The Answer to Disruption is Discipline

At this year’s Dealer Week — the signature annual event of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas — leading dealers, suppliers and experts will gather to share insights on how to create a foundation for sustained future success.

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