Automotive Parts Associates Hosts Annual Cocktail Party

More than 150 APA/TruStar shareholders, members, preferred suppliers and special guests were on hand.

Published: November 28, 2023

Automotive Parts Associates hosted its annual Cocktail Party on Oct. 31 in Las Vegas.

More than 150 APA/TruStar shareholders, members, preferred suppliers and special guests convened at the Stella Studio in the Palazzo Tower of the Venetian for the private affair.

During the two-hour event, food, beverages and conversation flowed freely. Friendships were renewed and new acquaintances were made, APA said.

“We had a fantastic time at our annual Cocktail Party,” said Steve Tucker, president of APA. “We always want to take advantage of the opportunities we have to fraternize with our shareholders, members and friends. Our business is and will continue to be people.”

Federated Upgrades Car Care Center Program

The program features updated signage, marketing support, image-enhancing tools, wearables and business-management assistance.

By Josh Cable

Josh Cable is the editor of Counterman and ShopOwner. He joined Babcox Media in January 2017, and has been working in the field of journalism since 1999.

Published: February 13, 2024

Federated Auto Parts has added several enhancements to its Federated Car Care program designed to help its Car Care Center customers improve and grow their businesses.

“The Federated Car Care program continues to be the industry’s premier support program for professional automotive service providers,” said John Marcum, director of marketing for Federated Auto Parts. “Federated has always supplied its Car Care Center customers with brand-name quality parts, extensive training and marketing support. We recently upgraded the program with additional business-management support and training opportunities that help shops increase their bottom lines.”