The Top 20 Super Stores of 2007
At first glance, Counterman’s Super Stores list might look a lot like last year’s and the year before — and the year before that. But through acquisitions, mergers and steady growth, the list has changed ever so slightly. Although the names might be the same, their respective places on the list have shifted in several cases.
Big Chains Get Bigger
Our annual review of the top 20 Super Stores reveals that much maneuvering and positioning has gone on in the past year and will continue in ’08.
Top Ten News Makers of ’07
For the fourth year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine have selected 10 individuals who have made an impact on the industry this past year. The list is presented in alphabetical order.
Top 20 Super Stores 2006
This month, Counterman examines those store groups that made notable acquisitions or changes over the last 12 months.
Top 10 News Stories of 2006
For the third year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine take a look at the events that have had the most impact on the automotive aftermarket in the past year. News stories are presented in chronological order.
Import Insights: Paper Catalogs vs. The Computer
Although computer-based cataloging has become the norm in sourcing parts, there are still great benefits to using good ol’ paper.
Where is Everybody?
I’m all for industry collaboration, but are the invitations going out to everyone?
Oh, Give Me a Home
Should anyone be worried that Home Depot has announced it will test market automotive products at its stores?
The Super Stores
This article examines those companies that made notable acquisitions or changes over the last 12 months. The complete list of the top 20 store groups in the market can be found on the link below. Super Stores List Like 2004, 2005 was another year of notable growth for some of the largest store groups in
Finding the Right Source
Import parts specialists deal with the most discriminating, parts-specific technicians in the industry, and their parts needs require a special kind of knowledge and dedication.