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.
The Big Getter
Every February, we list the 20 largest store groups in the industry, and each year this list reveals significant changes in store ownership.
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
Top Ten Distribution Influences
For the eighth consecutive year, Counterman magazine presents the ten trends and issues that influence the aftermarket parts distribution industry. For this year’s list, Counterman and aftermarketNews.com editors examined all the major issues, eventually paring the list down to those issues that most affect today’s and tomorrow’s aftermarket industry.
Top Ten News Stories of 2004
Whether you believe 2004 was a good or bad year for the aftermarket, no one can argue this was a big news year for our industry. Here’s a month-by-month look at what Counterman and aftermarketNews.com and consider to be biggest news events of 2004.
Top Ten News Stories o2004
Whether you believe 2004 was a good or bad year for the aftermarket, no one can argue this was a big news year for our industry. Here’s a month-by-month look at what Counterman and aftermarketNews.com and consider to be biggest news events of 2004.
Making Progress Through Partnership
Consider all the challenges our industry faces. And then consider that the solution to them just might be in your own hometown.
Alfred State College: Progress Through Partnership
Under the banner of ‘Progress Through Partnership,’ Alfred State College’s Automotive Trades program held an Automotive and Heavy Duty Industry Open House in September at its Wellsville, NY, campus.
The Program Group Puzzle
As the program group universe continues to consolidate, groups are looking to find their niche in the ever-increasing quest for shareholder value, retention and recruitment.
Mirror Image
Counterfeiting is big business, accounting for five to eight percent of all goods sold worldwide.