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.
Top Ten News Makers of ’07
For the fourth year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine have selected 10 individuals who have made an impact on the industry this past year. The list is presented in alphabetical order.
The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines: Part II
The complexities of today’s aftermarket product lines challenge every distributor and manufacturer. How did we get to this point and how will the future of domestic and off-shore sourcing shape tomorrow’s aftermarket? In part II of a four-part series, Dave Caracci writes about the emergence of retailers, the re-emergence of short-liners and the resulting change in sourcing habits among distributors.
So Fast, It’s Scary
In a world of fast food, scan-and-go credit cards and high-speed Internet connections, it’s no wonder we feel rushed and crazed. It’s time we slow down and appreciate the most important connection of all — the human connection.
The Fix is On?
Read this month’s Letters to the Editor.
The Bottom Line
Want to improve the industry? An industry advocate discusses how to get involved in grassroots recruitment efforts that benefit everyone.
What’s Wrong?
Read this month’s letters to the editor.
Personell Trumps Size
The biggest hurdle for store chains of any size remains the issue of retaining the best personnel.
No One Likes a Sore Loser
Sometimes it’s easy to throw in the towel, but those who keep pressing forward end up victorious.
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.