The Best in Cataloging Recognized by NCMA
CARDONE, DENSO and International Brake Industries take top honors.
The State of the Super Stores
Every year, Counterman magazine reviews the current climate regarding super stores serving the aftermarket.
Car Care Council Enhances Online Directory of Shops, Stores
The Car Care Council has expanded its “Find-a-Shop” and “Find-a-Store” online resource.
NCMA Tackles Technical Questions at Annual Conference
The NCMA’s Knowledge Exchange Conference tackled topics such as migrating from AAIA Legacy to ACES data standards, to the role that print catalogs still play in distribution.
2010 Could Be a Good Year for the Aftermarket, Says Global Firm
BB&T Capital Markets assesses the impact of dealership closings.
I’m thinking of buying a mom & pop independent auto parts store and would be interested in your take on this idea.
I’m thinking of buying a mom & pop independent auto parts store and would be interested in your take on this idea. I see that NAPA, Autozone, Pepboys (and RockAuto online) seem to be taking over. Knowing what you know from your experience in the parts business, would you even consider investing in a small independent parts shop? Can these
small shops survive? What things would I have to do to be successful? Or is it a lost cause and all small shops will be out of business in the near future? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
The Super Stores
O’Reilly makes largest store count leap with purchase of CSK.
Think Twice Before Getting Rid of Paper
Setting a course to abolish the paper catalog is something manufacturers should really think twice about. As I have worked through the years in the parts business, I have found nothing more resourceful than the print catalog. I understand the argument for eliminating paper catalogs from a cost standpoint, but when you eliminate this reference
High Voltage
Hybrid vehicles of all types and sizes are all in high demand but in short supply.
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.