The Globalization of the Groups
While the automotive supplier base becomes more global and the US WD population continues to shrink, some program groups look outside the borders to strengthen membership and protect volume. A link to a complete program group chart can be found at the bottom of this article by Editor Brian Cruickshank.
Top 20 Super Stores 2006
This month, Counterman examines those store groups that made notable acquisitions or changes over the last 12 months.
85 Years and Counting
When the residents of North Philadelphia need a reliable part they go to Morris Auto Parts, because like the motto says, “Morris Has It.” Owner Harris Steinberg stands by that motto and that’s one of the many reasons he was named the 2006 Counter Professional of the Year, presented by WIX Filters.
Membership Has its Privileges!
You can point to many industry influences, but none can hold a candle to the importance of programmed distribution. Its evolution within this market has been the single-most influential phenomenon our industry has ever seen. Nobody sells more automotive products (combined) today than NAPA, the industry’s very first group. With some 6,000 participating outlets, no
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.
Mirror Image
Counterfeiting is big business, accounting for five to eight percent of all goods sold worldwide.
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.
AI Technology Puts ACES and PIES on ‘Steroids’
PDM Automotive fosters connections and streamlines information flow across the automotive aftermarket.
University of the Aftermarket Announces Courses Slated for 2024
Northwood faculty, aftermarket executives and thought leaders deliver the coursework.
Vision Conference to Spotlight Industry Research and Analysis
Separate sessions will discuss a new study on AI in the aftermarket and a whitepaper on improving CEO understanding.
