Uni-Select Announces New Senior Management Appointments
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec – Uni-Select Inc. announced several new appointments within its senior management team. William Alexander has been appointed president and chief operating officer, U.S. Automotive. Daniel Courtney has been appointed president and chief operating officer of FinishMaster, the paint and body equipment subsidiary of Uni-Select. Denis Mathieu is named executive vice president, corporate
Uni-Select Reports First-Quarter Results
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec – Uni-Select Inc. reported that it generated sales of $450.7 million in the first quarter of 2012, compared to $396.8 million in the same period of 2011. Net earnings increased to $11.2 million in the first quarter of 2012 or 52 cents per share compared to $9.7 million dollars or 45 cents per
2011 Was A Record-Breaking Year, Says Uni-Select
BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC – Uni-Select Inc. says it generated sales of $436.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to $305.4 million in the same period of 2010. Net earnings increased to $11.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, or 54 cents per share, compared to $10.2 million, or 52 cents per share, for
The Super Stores: O’Reilly Holds Onto Second Place In Store Counts
Every year, Counterman magazine provides an overview of the super stores serving the automotive aftermarket. To be part of the list, a chain must have 50 or more stores.
Uni-Select Expands Its Business in Florida
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec — Uni-Select has entered into an agreement with Parts Depot Inc. (PDI) to purchase certain company assets in Florida. After the transaction has closed, Uni-Select will open new stores under its Auto-Plus trademark in those locations where leases have been assumed. Uni-Select expects to add 39 points of sale and five distribution centers,
Uni-Select Doubles Its Earnings from Continuing Operations for the Fourth Quarter
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec — During the fourth quarter ended on Dec. 31, 2010, Uni-Select doubled its earnings from continuing operations and increased its earnings by more than 9 percent in 2010. Sales reached $309.4 million compared to $315.6 million in 2009. The strength of the Canadian dollar and the sale of some corporate stores in Canada
The State of the Super Stores
Every year, Counterman magazine reviews the current climate regarding super stores serving the aftermarket.
Top Distribution Headlines in 2010
We pick from the most-read stories those issues that made an impact in 2010.