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Circana: Online Sales of Replacement Tires Grew 45% Since 2019

While E-commerce sales grew, units sold at physical stores declined, Circana reports.

IRI and NPD Rebrand as Circana

The name conveys the company’s 360-degree, full-circle understanding of the consumer and market.

Popular General Sessions Return to AAPEX 2022

Todd Campau (at right) of S&P Global Mobility and The NPD Group’s Nathan Shipley will present on top automotive trends.

Winners Named In NPD Group’s Aftermarket Performance Awards

Awards were given to brands with the highest increase in U.S. market share, in four key areas over the past 12 months.

Continental Battery Systems Named Supplier of the Year by FleetPride
What’s Really Behind The Aftermarket’s Growth?

NPD’s Nathan Shipley looks at the many moving pieces attributing to the industry’s recent spike in demand.

The NPD Group: 4% Sales Increase For The Aftermarket

Growth driven by second quarter sales, up 14% April through June versus past year.

The NPD Group: Consumers May Favor Road Trips This Summer

Lower fuel prices at the pump may be providing a greater incentive for consumers to hit the road.

Insights From The NPD Group: Tire Sales Show Growing Desire For Larger Vehicles Over Sedans In US

Across the country, larger tires are rising in popularity – 17-inch-plus rim diameter tires have gained nearly 12 unit share points over the past three years, according to retail sales data from The NPD Group.

NPD To Launch Auto Parts Distributor Tracking Service In Brazil

Brazil’s auto parts measured aftermarket, which serves more than 60 million vehicles, increased 7.3 percent in 2018, from $1.81 billion to $1.94 billion.

The NPD Group Names Nathan Shipley As Executive Director For US Automotive Aftermarket Practice

Most recently, Shipley held the role of director and industry analyst for the past two years, serving as NPD’s automotive aftermarket spokesperson and providing industry insights on key trends and future growth opportunities.

US Automotive Aftermarket Sees Moderate Mid-Year Sales Growth, Coinciding With The Current Miles Driven Trend

The storyline for the U.S. automotive aftermarket mid-way through last year was that average retail prices were down, yet dollar sales continued to grow, according to the study by The NPD Group. That story has changed in 2017.