From Counterman.com: The Top 20 Super Stores of 2007
By Counterman Staff This month, Counterman examines those store groups that made notable acquisitions or changes over the past 12 months. For the complete list of the top 20 store groups in the market, click here. At first glance, Counterman’s Super Stores list might look a lot like last year’s and the year before —
AAIA Outstanding Service Award Presented to David Scheer
David Scheer, president of Inland Truck Parts Co., received the prestigious 2007 AAIA Outstanding Service Award on Jan. 21. The AAIA Outstanding Service Award is given to those who have shown their dedication to the causes and ideals of the industry through countless hours of volunteer time spent to accomplish a goal. Scheer played an integral role in the all-industry breakthrough agreement that brought the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network in as an HDAW sponsor and has been instrumental in the success of HDAW. He formed the Commercial Vehicle Task Force, comprised of eight leading industry groups, to resolve the problem of restricted product and repair information access in the heavy duty marketplace.
The Top Ten News Stories of 2007
For the fourth year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine have selected what they determined to be the most significant events to impact the automotive aftermarket in the past year. News stories are presented in chronological order.
The Top Ten Newsmakers of 2007
For the fourth year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine have selected 10 individuals who have made an impact on the industry this past year. The list is presented in alphabetical order.
The Week in Review (Dec. 10-14, 2007)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
Famed CBS Broadcast Journalist Bob Schieffer to Headline 2007 AAIA Town Hall
Bob Schieffer, anchor of “Face the Nation” and CBS news chief Washington correspondent, will headline this year’s AAIA Town Hall in Las Vegas. Hosted by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and sponsored by NASCAR Performance, the Town Hall will be held Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 7 am in the Palazzo Ballroom in the Venetian Hotel.
From Counterman.com: The Globalization of the Groups
It was bound to happen: Globalization has come to programmed distribution. Of course, it was just a matter of time, as the industry quickly moves in directions that increasingly point outside U.S. borders, sometimes across entire oceans.
The Week in Review (June 25-29, 2007)
By Amy Antenora Editor The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
R. L. Polk & Co’s Ask the Industry: Great Ideas for National Car Care Month Events
National Car Care Month (NCCM) officially begins in just under a week, but there’s still time to take a few cues from current NCCM participants and plan your own great event. To mark NCCM, automotive repair shops, parts stores, distributors and vocational schools throughout the country will offer free vehicle check-up events and car care aware fairs for consumers, according to the Car Care Council, the organization that spearheads the campaign. During these events, automotive technicians check the vehicle’s lubricants and fluids, windshield wipers, belts and hoses, the battery, tires and lighting. But many aftermarket organizations go way beyond simply offering vehicle safety inspections, developing events that showcase the aftermarket industry and also reach out to their communities.
Meineke Dealers Association Endorses Identifix
ST. PAUL, MN — Identifix, a provider of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, has been endorsed by the Meineke Dealers Association. Through the endorsement, Indentifix will introduce its services to the more than 900 Meineke Car Care Centers nationwide. Since its inception in 1972, Meineke has grown to more than 900 locations and