Dealership Parts & Service Takes Aim at the Aftermarket
Would you sell parts to your competitor? In all probability, you already do.
Paper vs. eCatalogs
Paper catalogs have their place, but in-shop e-catalogs change the shop/store dynamic.
Different is Good
Hyper differentiation is the key to surviving in the increasingly crowded world of auto parts distribution.
No Time to Train?
Don’t have time to train? You’re not alone.
Who Will Be the First?
Pricing pressures are putting the market in an uneasy position, one that creates unrealistic expectations in the customers mind.
Changes in Leadership
So far, 2004 has brought notable changes in leadership at several distribution powerhouses, including the passing of an industry icon.
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
He’s Ready to Sell
Selling your store is the easy part. The hard part is figuring out when you want to sell – and to whom.
Who’s Buying Whom?
Who owns the suppliers of today? New owners include leveraged buyout firms, putting a new spin on the old consolidation trend.