The Week in Review (Jan. 22-26, 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
The Week in Review (Jan. 15-19, 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
The Top 10 News Stories of 2006
For the third year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine take a look at the events that have had the most impact on the automotive aftermarket in the past year.
The Top 10 Distribution Influences of 2006
For the third-annual “Top Ten Week,” Counterman and aftermarketNews editors present the top 10 topics that most affect distribution today.
The Week in Review (Oct. 23-27, 2006)
By Amy Antenora Editor, aftermarketNews The Week in Review offers a snapshot into the most read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews.com. 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
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Looks at the Future of Online Parts Ordering
Once considered nothing more than the latest trend for young and tech-savvy consumers, online shopping today is big business. While it has taken time for e-commerce to expand from its beginnings as a vehicle for primarily business-to-consumer purchasing, today, it has become a critical tool for successful business-to-business transactions. And, it seems that now, everyone wants in on the game. It’s not just a passing trend, but a must for those who want to keep their businesses current and on an upward growth track – especially in the automotive aftermarket. Simply type “buy auto parts” into Google and it will yield more than 50 million results.
Aftermarket eForum Announces Speaker Lineup
With the entrance of several e-commerce retailers to the automotive aftermarket, what impact will they have upon the industry? Steve Frazier, vice president of U.S. category management for Amazon Services, Inc., will give his perspective on the subject when he addresses the 2006 Aftermarket eForum. This year’s event is scheduled from July17-19 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. Other speakers already confirmed, include Steven Liao of MechanicNet and Dr. Mitch Javidi of Digiton.
Dates Set for 2006 Aftermarket eForum in Chicago
With three distinct educational segments, the 2006 Aftermarket eForum promises to be another blockbuster event. Scheduled to take place July 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, the 2006 eForum is designed to appeal to executives and decision makers as well as IT and e-business managers from all segments and functions of the industry. The show provides an educational and business development symposium dedicated to e-commerce and supply chain technology solutions in the vehicle aftermarket.
Executive Interview with Tom Marx, President and CEO of The Marx Group
The Marx Group was founded in Los Angeles more than two decades ago, in 1984. Since 1997, the full service marketing communications company has been based in Northern California, and includes a staff of eight, with locations in Chicago (public relations), New York (creative), Los Angeles and Denver (account services). The Marx Group began as an advertising agency serving the apparel agency. Today nearly three-quarters of its business is focused on the automotive aftermarket. Join us as the company’s founder, Tom Marx, shares his experiences from a colorful career as a professional race-car driver, repair shop owner, author and advertising executive, and gives us the keys to getting sales and marketing to work in collaboration.
GSC Motorsports Launches New Web Site
GSC Motorsports announced that its new Web site, www.gscmotorsports.com is open for business. Now consumers have the opportunity to find the latest information on the hottest parts and accessories to make their cars go faster, handle better and look cooler.