The State of Aftermarket Distribution: Staying Involved Is Key to Survival
Technology, consolidation and e-commerce are changing the landscape. But there’s another issue that could become an even bigger threat for independent distributors.
Being Savvy Means Nothing if You Have No Integrity
Is a person still as good as his or her word, or has this sentiment lost its meaning in the competitive, fast-paced world we live in today?
General Motors Breaks Ground on $65 Million Parts-Processing Facility in Burton, Michigan
When the facility opens in early 2019, it will be the company’s main induction point in the United States for ACDelco and Genuine GM service parts that need to be unitized and packaged for sale, according to GM.
Sanel Auto Parts Joins NAPA, Adds Eight Locations In Northeast
The Segal family will continue to own and operate the company, which will be called Sanel NAPA.
Jim Griffith, AutoZone’s Head Of Store Operations, To Retire Next Year
Griffith joined AutoZone in 1987 as a part timer and has held several positions in store operations, including store manager, district manager, regional manager and vice president of stores.
Openbay, eBay Motors Expand Online Parts Sales To Automotive Repair Shops
Openbay announced it has partnered with eBay Motors to enable repair shops to browse a selection of millions of automotive parts and accessories in its online marketplace.
Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Announces Three Officer Appointments
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) announced the election of several new officers to the association’s executive committee.
FleetPride Announces Grand Opening Of New Branch In Mount Crawford, Va.
FleetPride, the nation’s largest independent distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced the grand opening of a new branch in Mount Crawford, Va., near Harrisonburg.
FinishMaster Opens First Branch in Nashville
FinishMaster, an independent distributor of automotive paints, coatings and related accessories in the United States, has opened its first location in Nashville.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Summer Shareholder Meeting Crosses The Finish Line
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance finished its Annual Summer Shareholder Meeting in triumphant fashion in Louisville, Kentucky, last week.
Three Federated Members Honored For Excellence
Awards were presented to CANUSA, IWI Motor Parts and Hovis Auto and Truck Supply.
The Group Recognizes Two Members For Top Vendor Support
APW Knox-Seeman Warehouse of Carson, California, and Parts Authority of Rockville Centre, New York, were recently honored by the Automotive Parts Services Group for excellence in vendor support.
