Automotive Parts Associates Announces Details for 2020 Conference in San Diego
APA will continue the new two-session format of one-on-one meetings for more interaction and valuable learning time between shareholders and suppliers.
O’Reilly: Rain, Delayed Tax Refunds Dampen First-Quarter Results
For O’Reilly Automotive, the first three months are the most volatile time period of the year, and the first quarter of 2019 was no exception.
NAPA Parent GPC Reports Solid First Quarter, Sees ‘Continued Strengthening’ of US Automotive Aftermarket
In the United States, sales for the Automotive Parts Group were up 2.5% and comparable store sales were up 3.5%.
Tariffs and Trade Drama Aren’t Going Away Soon, AASA Panel Says
Regardless of whether the Trump administration can broker a trade deal with China, panelists at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s (AASA) 2019 Vision Conference in Dearborn, Michigan, had a message for the automotive aftermarket: Expect trade drama with China to be a fact of life for the next several years.
The Network Holds Spring Network Membership Meeting in St. Louis
The Automotive Distribution Network welcomed 41 shareholder companies and 27 key vendors to St. Louis for its Spring Network Membership Meeting.
Automotive Parts Associates Recognizes New Shareholders, Outstanding Suppliers
While celebrating the nonprofit cooperative’s 45th year, the group maintained its dedication and resolve to promote “Allies for Success” as a reminder to all shareholders and suppliers that the organization’s strength and prosperity lies in the unity created by beneficial partnerships forged between all stakeholders.
GM to Build Chevy Electric Vehicle at Orion Township, Michigan, Assembly Plant
Among the factors influencing the decision to produce the new EV domestically, GM noted the Orion plant currently builds the Bolt EV, and the new Chevrolet EV will be based on an advanced version of the same vehicle architecture.
Federated Auto Parts CEO Rusty Bishop Receives Art Fisher Memorial Award
Bo Fisher, chairman of Federated Auto Parts and son of the late Art Fisher, presented the award on March 13 at The Group’s awards luncheon.
Alliance CEO John R. Washbish Accepts Northwood University Outstanding Business Leader Award
A 50-year industry veteran described by Northwood as an “icon” of the automotive aftermarket, Washbish has been leading the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance since Jan. 1, 2010.
MAM Software to Exhibit at APA Shareholder and Supplier Conference
The company will be spotlighting Autopart, its business-management software for warehouse distributors, parts retailers and jobbers, and Autocat, its fully integrated parts catalog.
