AUTOXPO 2022 kicked off with a live invitation-only opening event which included an opening presentation by Emilie Gaudet, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Brian McManus, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer. Photo Pietro Campagnaro, TKNL, Experience makers...
Incoming chair of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada Jason Yurchak, Senior Vice President WORLDPAC, is focused on a number of initiatives, but he plans to tale on the aftermarket training challenge head-on. On this episode of The Great Canadian...
This episode of The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast looks at Fountain Tire, among the most successful Canadian aftermarket service entities, with an identity all its own. Jason Herle is set to take over as CEO of Fountain Tire as only the third in that role in the...
Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has announced the acquisition of TruStar, Inc. Established in 1987 in Pearland, Texas, TruStar is among the oldest automotive buying and marketing groups. TruStar reports more than 250 independent automotive warehouse distributors...
How well your stockroom or warehouse works has always been a key factor in your customer service in the aftermarket, but with the rising importance of e-commerce, getting parts in and out efficiently is more important than ever. Paul Reed, "The Showroom Guy," is also...
After a two-year hiatus, Lordco Auto Parts announced that its annual trade show is returning to its traditional live format and venue in April 2022. Lordco Auto Parts customers and partners are invited to attend the 32nd Annual Tradeshow in person, on April 4-5, at...
Even if you’re new to the world of the professional delivery driver, you already know how important you are to the organization you work for. In many ways you are the face of the business to customers as you see them more than anyone else in the business. So, it is...
Those who know me best also know that I am generally happy to share my opinion on many things in the automotive space. Still, a recent call from an industry contact caught me by surprise. It wasn’t so much the specific topic, as it was the fact that the impetus for...
Aftermarket auto service businesses are facing reputational risks as consumers increasingly look to deep discount online sellers to challenge them on parts pricing. What's the solution? Host Andrew Ross is joined by Zara Wishloff, owner of APD Auto Parts Distributors...