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.
Aftermarket Financial Symposium: Leveraging for Growth
The first-ever Aftermarket Financial Symposium brought the industry together to discuss the financial realities of this ever-changing industry. The first-ever Aftermarket Financial Symposium brought the industry together to discuss the financial realities of this ever-changing industry.
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 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.
Divided We Stand
What kind of issue is the “Right to Repair?” It depends on whom you ask. Why does this issue divide technicians, distributors and manufacturers? What can the aftermarket industry learn from this critical debate?
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?
Top Ten News Makers of 2004
For the first time ever, Counterman magazine and aftermarketNews.com bring you The Top 10 Newsmakers of 2004. Our editorial team took a look at some of this industry’s most influential leaders and selected the 10 we believe had a direct impact on the aftermarket in 2004.
On a Mission
Keep an eye out for the next issue of Counterman. It will include an all-new product-specific technical training series.
Efficiency Wins
ArvinMeritor’s recent Jiffy Lube distribution announcement wasn’t Earth-shattering news. Or was it?