O’Reilly: Bennett Acquisition, DC Projects Driving Biggest Cap-Ex Spending in Company History
O’Reilly expects to invest between $625 million and $675 million on capital expenditures (cap-ex) in 2019, up from $504.3 million in 2018.
O’Reilly Auto Parts: DIY Customers Feeling Inflation Pinch
“We expect DIY ticket counts to continue to be under pressure … ” O’Reilly CEO and Co-President Greg Johnson said during the company’s Feb. 6 conference call.
WATCH: The Wrong Fluids Can Sabotage Replacement Gaskets
A customer calls in asking for a set of gaskets, but they don’t ask for the right type of replacement fluids. What do you do?
Auto Care Association CEO Bill Hanvey: Major Initiatives Include Data Access, Global Vehicle Identifier
Bill Hanvey: “We’re involved in advocacy at the state and federal levels to legislatively guarantee the consumer’s right to be able to access and control their vehicle’s data.”
Meet the January ‘Guess the Car’ Champion: Jake Myers
The correct answer for the January contest was the Toyota C-HR.
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association President Bill Long: ‘AASA Is Cautiously Optimistic’ About 2019
Bill Long: “In our meetings with members, we point to key market fundamentals that are in our favor, including the increasing number of vehicles on the road, the aging of these vehicles and the total number of miles driven. However, we discuss uncertainty in the market as well.”
WATCH: What’s the Right Way to Remove a Gasket?
To do the job right, your customers might need a double-sided scraper that’s specifically designed to remove old gaskets from aluminum parts without scratching or gouging the surface.
NAPA President Dan Askey: Supply Chain Management, 2020 NAPA Expo Among Top Priorities
NAPA is expecting more than 20,000 people to attend its 2020 NAPA Expo, which takes place next April in Las Vegas.
Pronto CEO Bill Maggs: Increasing Engagement with Independent Service Centers, Growing National-Account Program Are Top Priorities
Bill Maggs, president and CEO of National Pronto Association, talks about the program group’s plans for 2019.
Federated CEO Rusty Bishop: ‘We Are Dedicated to Continuous Improvement in Everything We Do’
Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts, talks about the program group’s plans for 2019.
Alliance Marketing Head JC Washbish: Program Group Looks to Build on ‘Incredible’ 2018
J.C. Washbish: “We are enabling our stores and certified service centers to respond in real time with their customers’ feedback.”
Advance Professional EVP Bob Cushing: ‘Digital Roadmap’ Will Continue to Be Major Focus in 2019
Bob Cushing: “We rolled out a number of major initiatives in 2018. They were all about improving the customer experience through the introduction of new technology.”
