Internet Retailer US Auto Parts Reports $5 Million Net Loss for 2018
A dispute with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and a drop in its website traffic hurt the company’s top and bottom lines.
Meet the February ‘Guess the Car’ Champion: Edgar Williams
The correct answer for the February contest was the Dodge Charger.
How to Handle Angry Customers: Using Emotion to Your Advantage
Auto parts stores and repair shops face a unique challenge: The majority of their customers are uncomfortable in the world of vehicle maintenance and repair.
AutoZone Same-Store Sales Jump 2.6 Percent in Fiscal Second Quarter
With some help from the polar vortex, AutoZone posted second-quarter sales of $2.5 billion, up 1.6 percent compared to its fiscal second quarter of 2018.
WATCH: What Causes a Head Gasket to Fail?
When a head gasket fails, it can create a major headache for your customer.
Automotive Aftermarket Getting a Boost from ‘Normalized Winters,’ GPC’s Donahue Says
Lower fuel prices, full employment and an aging vehicle population aren’t the only tailwinds lining up behind the automotive aftermarket.
Advance Auto Parts: Any Incremental Sales from Walmart Partnership Will Be ‘Upside’ to 2019 Guidance
“The initiatives that we have for Walmart … really kick in toward the back end of the year,” Advance CEO Tom Greco said.
NAPA Parent Genuine Parts Co. Reports Record Sales for 2018
Full-year sales for the Automotive Group – GPC’s largest division – increased to $10.5 billion, up from $8.6 billion in 2017.
Advance Auto Parts Making Inroads with DIY Customers
Advance President and CEO Tom Greco pointed to several strategies that have buoyed DIY sales, including the company’s recent advertising campaign – “Think Ahead. Think Advance.” – and its investments in omnichannel initiatives, which “continue to strengthen our customer value proposition for DIYers.”
Blown Head Gasket Symptoms: WATCH
A blown head gasket requires immediate attention before it does additional damage to the engine. Unfortunately, the signs aren’t always obvious.
Advance Auto Parts: Turnaround Plan ‘Beginning to Bear Fruit’
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) reported single-digit percentage increases in net sales, comparable store sales and operating income for full-year 2018, which marked the second full year of the company’s five-year transformation plan.
Auto Value Store Manager of the Year Chris Johnson Carrying on Family Tradition
Johnson, a third-generation parts professional, usually comes up with a solution for even the most challenging customer requests.
