OBITUARY: Robert James Susor, Retired NAPA President
Bob Susor reached the pinnacle of his profession when he was named president of NAPA in 2004, where his responsibilities included sponsorship of two-time NASCAR Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip’s team, and travel to Mexico, Canada, Australia and China on company business until his retirement in 2010 after 43 years with the company.
Rain-X Partners With NAPA Auto Parts To Support The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Since 2000, the not-for-profit Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund has provided close to $150 million in support for military families and severely injured veterans with donations from countless individuals who have contributed to the fund.
Century-Old Auto Parts Company Flying NAPA Flag Is Honored
The company, which opened in 1909, now has 47 stores in four states and employs 350 people.
China Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (CAAPA) Fills Three Key Executive Positions
First-ever Chinese program distribution group now poised to launch the Auto Value brand in the world’s fastest-growing aftermarket.
Askey: NAPA Auto Parts Leverages eCommerce Tools
The independent shop tends to trail a bit in the uses of B2B tools, but we continue to see growth in the use of these tools that ranges four to five times the overall sales growth. Thankfully, the time and resources NAPA has invested in our connectivity solutions has positioned us as an industry leader in the B2B eCommerce area. Many of our customers are buying more than 90 percent of their parts without picking up the phone.
APA Is ‘Shifting Into High Gear’ With 2015 Conference
The success of the event could be gauged at the outset by the numbers alone: 79 APA manufacturers and 77 shareholder members took part in the event. With guests included, about 350 people were in attendance, surpassing last year’s numbers on all three counts.
An Interview With NAPA’s Russell Paroff, The 2014 Counter Professional Of The Year, Sponsored By WIX Filters
Paroff has worked the counter at his NAPA store since 1995, but his love of cars began in high school when he pumped gas at a full-service station in 1989.
APA – A Diversity Of Business Models
An interview with Gary N. Martin, president and CEO, Automotive Parts Associates.
NAPA Chassis And Global Rallycross Driver Tanner Foust Present Donation To The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Driver of Rockstar/NAPA No. 34 VW hosts veterans for Washington, D.C., race.
Dynamic 2014 APA Conference Recaps Successes, Builds For The Future; Group Bids Fond Farewell To Outgoing President Dan Freeman
Automotive Parts Associates’ (APA) 33rd Annual Shareholders’ & Manufacturers’ Conference, held March 20-22 in Houston, Texas, kicked off in typical upbeat fashion with 307 attendees taking part in networking and information sessions galore, despite undertones of sadness in bidding farewell to the group’s longstanding and beloved president, Dan Freeman.