Outsourcing the Brand
I recently read an article that discusses a new retail strategy – Pay N Save – from aftermarket retailer CSK Auto. According to the article, the Pay N Save concept was created to provide a "convenient, easy-to-shop alternative to the mega-store hassle." A Pay N Save spokesperson said, "you can think of a Pay N
The Super Stores
An In-Depth Look At The 20 Largest Store Groups The big distributors in the industry just keep getting bigger. See how the most influential store groups in the industry have grown over the last 12 months.
No Record Found: You Can’t Sell What You Can’t Find
While a new part number may indeed be available through your warehouse, oftentimes neither you nor your customer can find it since the parts data has not yet been updated in your e-cat. Catalog latency costs the market billions of dollars in lost sales. How are electronic catalog providers addressing this critical issue?
Efficiency Wins
ArvinMeritor’s recent Jiffy Lube distribution announcement wasn’t Earth-shattering news. Or was it?
An In-Depth Look
Counterman’s ranking of the 20 largest store groups in the United States remained pretty much unchanged since last year, except for one caveat: The big are still getting bigger. Comparatively, 2003 was a quiet one in the world of aftermarket distribution consolidation. Nevertheless, mergers and acquisitions continued over the last 12 months, albeit at a
An In-Depth Look
Counterman’s ranking of the 20 largest store groups in the United States remained pretty much unchanged since last year, except for one caveat: The big are still getting bigger. Comparatively, 2003 was a quiet one in the world of aftermarket distribution consolidation. Nevertheless, mergers and acquisitions continued over the last 12 months, albeit at a
The Strong do Survive
Contrary to popular belief, the strongest distributors are not necessarily traded on Wall Street. There are those in the market who long for days gone by for those halcyon days I keep hearing about when independently owned stores and WDs could still make a buck in this business. Many believe that the days of the
Top 10 Distribution Influences
A variety of factors – both positive and negative – impact aftermarket distribution. For the sixth year, Counterman editors present their view of the top 10 influences that impact the industry.
Sound Press, PhaseZero Announce B2C Strategic Partnership
They’ve joined forces to bring B2C wins to the automotive aftermarket, distribution and manufacturing sectors.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Promotes J.C. Washbish to VP of Marketing
Washbish will continue to lead the Alliance’s marketing efforts, including promotions, branding, communications and events.
