Federated CEO Rusty Bishop: ‘We Are Dedicated to Continuous Improvement in Everything We Do’
Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts, talks about the program group’s plans for 2019.
Alliance Marketing Head JC Washbish: Program Group Looks to Build on ‘Incredible’ 2018
J.C. Washbish: “We are enabling our stores and certified service centers to respond in real time with their customers’ feedback.”
Advance Professional EVP Bob Cushing: ‘Digital Roadmap’ Will Continue to Be Major Focus in 2019
Bob Cushing: “We rolled out a number of major initiatives in 2018. They were all about improving the customer experience through the introduction of new technology.”
U.S. Auto Sales Poised for a Strong December, ‘Forecast-Beating Year’
A Cox Automotive forecast estimates the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for December new-vehicle sales at 17.2 million units.
AAPEX Organizers Release Recap and Attendance Numbers
AAPEX 2018, which took place Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Las Vegas, included a sold-out trade show with 2,511 exhibiting companies from around the world displaying thousands of new products and parts in 5,539 booths.
AutoZone CEO Bill Rhodes on 2019 Aftermarket Outlook: ‘Trends Remain Encouraging’
Rhodes: “With the continued aging of the car population and recently lower gas prices at the pump, these are contributing to our optimism regarding 2019 for both DIY and commercial.”
CNN’s John King and Political Strategist Karl Provide Insight on Midterm Elections at AAPEX
John King: “We are in the age of disruption. President Trump is not the cause, but the amplifier. There is a global divide over trade, immigration and way of life.”
Karl Rove to Speak During AAPEX 2018 Grand-Opening Keynote
During his keynote address, Rove will focus on the global impact of President Trump’s imposed and proposed tariffs, as well as how tariffs potentially levied by foreign countries may impact U.S. businesses.
The State of Aftermarket Distribution: Staying Involved Is Key to Survival
Technology, consolidation and e-commerce are changing the landscape. But there’s another issue that could become an even bigger threat for independent distributors.
Auto Care Association Announces Chile As Next Trade Mission To South America For 2018
The trade mission to Chile is a business development opportunity designed to assist U.S. companies in the automotive industry with gaining first-hand market information and meeting with potential clients and partners, which are pre-screened to match participants’ specific business objectives.
