The implications for aftermarket businesses from efforts to limit the COVID-19 outbreak are far reaching, and there are a number of resources, including financial relief, that are being made available by government and agencies including, but not limited to, the just...
Grant Brothers Sales invests in expertise and performance, as it celebrates three-quarters of a century in business. (SPONSORED CONTENT) In a changing aftermarket, fraught with an increasingly consolidating assortment of players, international trade rules, and cost...
The Aftermarket Intelligence Combined issue contains insightful data on customer service habits from J.D. Power as well as Trends to Watch and other insights. CLICK TO VIEW THE DIGITAL EDITION Distributed in print and digital edition to distribution professionals and...
One of the most critical issues facing your trade customers is the need to keep up-to-date with the many technological advancements being packed into cars, and the implications that will have on their business. Technological change is not new, butsome of the core...
After 45 years of success in British Columbia, Lordco Auto Parts Ltd. has expanded into Alberta with a new location opening in Calgary near the Calgary Auto Mall. “Lordco Auto Parts is very excited to enter the Alberta market with our new superstore in Southeast...
It comes as no secret that the traditional aftermarket distribution chain has seen the disruptive effects e-tailing for some time, but a new report by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada provides some important detail about where it’s headed, and its...
The NPD Group has revealed the winners of its first ever Aftermarket Performance Awards recognizing top market performers in the U.S. The results were shared with the recipients during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. The awards were...
This year’s AAPEX Show in Las Vegas will feature a host of informative education sessions, trend and tech forecasts, plus some 2,500 exhibitors of course. Here’s a short list of must-see sessions to go alongside your long list of booth visits. RECOMMENDED SESSIONS...
It is generally accepted that the original equipment service segment cannot possibly service the entire existing vehicle population. OEMs acknowledge this through parts programs that sell to independent garages, and through voluntary agreements, both north and south...