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Still Time To Nominate Someone For Counter Pro Of The Year

We’ll be accepting nominations through Aug. 1.

Bring On 2021!

We’re hopeful that 2021 will begin to usher in a return to normalcy for the aftermarket – and our nation.

No Asterisk With The Counter Pro Of The Year Award

Don’t let the crazy events of this year deter you from nominating yourself (or a colleague).

Curbside Pick-Up Or Curbside Letdown?

A recent visit to a home-improvement retailer did not go well.

Perspectives From The ASE P2 Test-Writing Workshop

I wouldn’t call it jury duty, but when I received the invite to participate, it was a call to duty.

The Ride-Sharing Phenomenon

According to Uber, consumers traveled approximately 26 billion miles using its ride-sharing platform in 2018. For the company’s approximately 4 million drivers, that represents tens of thousands of extra miles on their personal vehicles each year.

Meet Pete Chapman, 2019 Counter Professional Of The Year

Pete is the No. 1 sales associate in the Car Parts Warehouse family of more than 125 counter associates, and he is the manager of Car Parts Warehouse’s busiest location.

Welcome To The New Counterman

Since October 1983, Counterman has been dedicated to serving the hard-working men and women on the front line of parts distribution, whether they’re jobbers, retailers or WDs.

Counter Pro of the Year: Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due

In this day and age of Amazon, eBay and YouTube, there’s still no substitute for the real-world experience of a knowledgeable parts pro.

It’s Been a Great Ride

Based on the title of this column, you probably can tell what comes next.

Recognizing Automotive Aftermarket Professionals Is a Good Thing

Go on, spread some positive recognition around.

We Still Need Counter Professionals

Service includes people. Robots and/or computers can’t duplicate what you do on a daily basis.