If there is anything that has come to the forefront of business and our personal life in recent months (beyond our physical health), it has been the rapid adoption of online tools and technologies. Even though they have been with us for years, for most of us they were...
Genuine Parts Company announced its results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020, reporting a 6% increase in its Automotive Group sales for the quarter. This increase for the Automotive segment was largely driven by Europe and...
In the AIA Canada's “Outlook 2020: A Resilient Industry,” authors highlight e-commerce growth as one of the largest shifts in the aftermarket through the pandemic. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada, working with Ernst & Young LLC, provides latest...
Following the cancellation of Canada Night at AAPEX, the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. has announced it will host a virtual Canada Night as a part of its 2020 virtual Winter Shareholder Meeting. “Canada Night at AAPEX is always an enjoyable night for members...
Word has reached us of the passing of aftermarket veteran Barry Dixon. He passed away on October 5, 2020, at the age of 62, after a battle with cancer. Living in Brantford, Ont., but originally from Winnipeg, Man., he was known to many from his time with manufacturer...
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s Quebec Division has announced the appointment of Élisabeth Lambert as first vice-president and Mario Comtois as second vice-president on its steering committee. Lambert is the first woman to hold this position in the...
Products that are highly consumable and replaceable by consumers themselves, including lighting and wipers, are often a reliable traffic and income generator for auto parts stores. But during a pandemic, what is usually a relatively straightforward sale may require...
Due to the COVID-19 situation, there will be no in-person NAPA XPO sale in Montreal this year, but NAPA Quebec Region has confirmed a 6 week virtual event will be held in its place. The XPO Is Online and Customized! For the 2020 edition of the XPO Sale, NAPA...
National Pronto Association honoured three of its members for excellence during the recent Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) virtual national conference and expo. Canada's Monaco Group was presented with the Pronto Member Marketing Excellence award. The...