Antilock Brake System
Antilock brake systems have been around since the mid-1980s and are now offered as standard equipment or as an option on most vehicle makes and models.
There Goes the Neighborhood
What do you do when a new competitor moves into your area? You have two choices: Give up or fight for that marketshare you’ve worked so hard to capture.
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.
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic temperature control is yet another evolution in the constantly changing climate control system.
Ready to Sell Your Store? (Part III)
Part III of answering the question: Should you sell your business? This is perhaps the most difficult question any business owner will ever have to answer.
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
Brake System Basics: What Every Counter Pro Should Know
Brake parts account for a substantial portion of most parts store sales today, and should continue to do so in the future. Why? Because many parts in the brake system are high-wear items that have to be replaced every few years. When you add up all of the things that can go wrong with brakes,