Big O Tires employees from Missouri and Arkansas recently gathered at the Lake of the Ozarks to celebrate the success of the 2014-2015 business year with an award banquet at Camden on the Lake Resort. The attendees were commended for their hard work and dedication in helping set a new record for Big O Tires profitability with $1.6 million in net income.
Rusty Coats, director of retail tire services, presented awards to the top three stores in a variety of categories. A full summary of the awards and winners are listed below.
Cleanest Store Award
- 1st Place – Missouri Blvd. in Jefferson City
- 2nd Place – Republic Rd. in Springfield
- 3rd Place – Christy Dr. in Jefferson City
Accounting Compliance Award
- 1st Place – St. Robert
- 1st Place – Osage Beach
- 3rd Place – Christy Dr. in Jefferson City
Big O Tires Top 40 Store Award
- 1st Place – Bentonville – #13
- 2nd Place – Republic Rd. in Springfield – #23
- 3rd Place – Osage Beach – #28
Lowest Payroll Percentage
- 1st Place – Bentonville – 21.09%
- 2nd Place – Rolla – 21.21%
- 3rd Place – Osage Beach – 21.56%
Tire Protection Package Sales Percentage Award
- 1st Place – St. Robert – 78.40%
- 2nd Place – Camdenton – 74.60%
- 3rd Place – Nixa – 68.20%
Highest Alignment/Car Count Percentage
- 1st Place – Bentonville – 30.80%
- 2nd Place – Business Loop in Columbia – 28.50%
- 3rd Place – Glenstone Ave. in Springfield – 25.60%
Valid Emails Collected Award
- 1st Place – Bentonville – 64.33%
- 2nd Place – Hollister – 51.80%
- 3rd Place – Republic Rd. in Springfield – 47.73%
Largest Percentage Increase in Net Income
- 1st Place – Osage Beach – 175.60%
- 2nd Place – Camdenton – 80.50%
- 3rd Place – Missouri Blvd. in Jefferson City – 78.90%
Largest Percentage Increase in Sales
- 1st Place – Camdenton – 36.10%
- 2nd Place – Osage Beach – 34.10%
- 3rd Place – Springdale – 24.00%
Highest Sales Volume
- 1st Place – Business Loop in Columbia – $3,467,635
- 2nd Place – Peach Tree Dr. in Columbia – $2,465,347
- 3rd Place – Osage Beach – $2,357,256
Largest Increase in Gross Profit Percentage
- 1st Place – Osage Beach – 3.31%
- 2nd Place – Camdenton – 2.17%
- 3rd Place – St. Robert – 1.97%
Highest Gross Profit Percentage
- 1st Place – Hollister – 60.40%
- 2nd Place – Missouri Blvd. in Jefferson City – 59.55%
- 3rd Place – Peach Tree Dr. in Columbia – 58.98%
Most Profitable
- 1st Place – Business Loop in Columbia – $291,868
- 2nd Place – Osage Beach – $283,392
- 3rd Place – Camdenton – $272,466
Store of the Year
Osage Beach