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Spring Clean Your Inventory, Not Just Your Store

Spring Clean Your Inventory, Not Just Your Store

A sparkling clean retail store is an inviting environment to shop in. But really smart spring cleaning involves much more than just washing windows and dusting shelves. Spring house cleaning was a time-honoured chore back in Victorian times. Being able to open the...

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U.S. aftermarket outperforms estimates

The 2024 Joint Forecast Model from the Auto Care Association in collaboration with MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, reports that the U.S. aftermarket grew by 8.6% in 2023 to $391 billion with dealers' service centers, auto parts stores, and general auto repair sectors all...

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Motorcar Parts of America appoints brake business director

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. announced the appointment of Dan Lelchuk as a director of business development for brake products and continued success in the strategic evolution of the company’s emerging brake-related product offerings. Dan Lelchuck Lelchuk will be...

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SKF to automate key aftermarket warehouse operations

SKF, a global leader in bearing technology and manufacturing, will automate the company’s aftermarket products warehouse in Crossville, Tennessee, scheduled for 2025. The warehouse will be retrofitted with a state-of-the-art AutoStore robotic storage and picking...

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Speciality Product Sales signs new Ontario representative

Speciality Product Sales has announced Brian Banks as its new Associate Agent for the Ontario territory. "With over three decades of experience in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge in sales, marketing, and service to support the...

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AIA Canada Quebec Division raises funds, awareness

The AIA Canada Quebec Division golf tournament kicked off the industry event season with a sold out field 144 golfers taking part.. The event attracted players from all sectors of the auto care industry with more joining to attend the cocktail reception and...

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Perfect Stop Powersports Promotion kicks off

Perfect Stop kicked off the summer with the start of the 2024 Perfect Stop Powersports Promotion. Six grand prize winners will choose a powersports vehicle of their choice – worth up to $15,000. In addition to the vehicles, $25,000 in gift cards will be awarded to 150...

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Keeping the Giving Going in 2024 at AIA High Fives for Kids

Keeping the Giving Going in 2024 at AIA High Fives for Kids

As the flow of the aftermarket returns to a state of normalcy, so does the fundraising activity for AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation. “High Fives focuses on different communities, mostly smaller communities, working with AIA Canada members trying to support...

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The AAM Group honour suppliers, key contributors

The AAM Group presented supplier awards at its annual Membership Meeting in Chicago with Air Lift winning the 2024 Partnership Award. The AAM Group presented supplier awards and recognized key individual contributors at its recent annual Membership Meeting in Chicago....

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