MEMA Technology Council Announces 2011 Leadership
Jim Schwinn of Schaeffler Group is chairman.
Technical Forum: How often should I change my wiper blades?
Counterman magazine presents 11 technical and sales topics in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format.
2009: A Look Back at Distribution Influences, ‘The Clunkers’
At the beginning of each year, we review what were the top influences or events on automotive aftermarket parts distribution during the year that just ended. We gauge this by reviewing the most-read stories from our sister
e-newsletter, aftermarketNews.com.
Alliance Hosts Annual Shareholder Meeting In Boca
The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. (Alliance), marketing under the names Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper, gathered in Boca Raton, Fla. Dec. 6-9, for their annual winter meeting.
Mike Broderick Named President CARQUEST U.S.
RALEIGH, N.C. – General Parts International Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Temple Sloan III has announced that Mike Broderick, senior vice president store sales, has been named president of CARQUEST U.S., effective Dec. 1. The company also stated that Todd Hack, who served as senior vice president of marketing for CARQUEST U.S. and
Polk Inventory Award Winners Share Their Secrets to Inventory Success
In the past, trying to decide what part numbers will create the best inventory to offer your customers was not only tedious and slow, but something akin to peering through a broken crystal ball.
Big Chains Get Bigger
Our annual review of the top 20 Super Stores reveals that much maneuvering and positioning has gone on in the past year and will continue in ’08.
Finding the Right Source
Import parts specialists deal with the most discriminating, parts-specific technicians in the industry, and their parts needs require a special kind of knowledge and dedication.
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
Data: Taking Full Advantage
Keeping track of data allows you to further refine your business model and come up with improved promotions and advertising programs. It’s important for every business.