Automotive Aftermarket Getting A Boost From ‘Normalized Winters,’ GPC’s Paul Donahue Says
During Genuine Parts Co.’s (GPC) Feb. 19 conference call, President and CEO Donahue said “generally favorable weather conditions” helped NAPA’s parent company finish 2018 with a strong fourth quarter, and the weather “drove improved demand for much of the year.”
U.S. Automotive Aftermarket Retail Sales Grow 2.5 Percent In 2018, Reports NPD
The weather played an important role in the aftermarket’s performance in 2018, as frequent winter storms helped the industry grow 4 percent through November; however, a milder December softened the full year trend.
Schaeffler Opens State-Of-The-Art Automotive Aftermarket Logistics Facility In Mexico
Schaeffler said the facility, known as an Aftermarket Kitting Operation (AKO), will significantly enhance its ability to offer even more speed, flexibility and delivery reliability to its automotive aftermarket customers in the United States, Mexico, Central America and South America.
Intellitronix Engages Veteran Automotive Aftermarket Marketer To Advance Sales
Intellitronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of US Lighting Group, has entered into an agreement with automotive aftermarket marketing veteran Ken Farrell Jr. to advance the sales of its products.
Guest Commentary: Professional Selling In Today’s Automotive Aftermarket Is A Contact Sport
There is a danger in selling only through emails and social media. Of course, the internet is an effective tool. The question to ponder is: Can you really understand the customer’s goals and needs without human contact?
NPD’s Nathan Shipley Offers His Automotive Aftermarket Forecast For 2019
The aftermarket industry had a solid performance over the past year, with 4 percent growth in retail sales in the 52 weeks ending November 2018. Top performing categories helping to fuel this growth have been all weather-driven, including washer fluids, wipers and batteries.
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Delivers Harley-Davidson To Auto Value Winner
Winner Lee Anderson selected and customized a 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic.
2018 AASA Top Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers List Now Available Online
The 2018 AASA Top Aftermarket Suppliers List, jointly produced again this year by AASA and Babcox Media, is now available. It features listings of top automotive aftermarket suppliers and the annual TechLine Directory pull-out poster.
Automotive Parts Associates Makes Contribution To Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation
In an effort to support business partners and their families within the industry distressed by natural disasters Automotive Parts Associates has made a charitable contribution to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation.
Automotive Aftermarket Summit 2018 To Provide Overview Of China’s Fast-Growing Aftermarket
The daylong event will be held concurrently with Automechanika Shanghai, slated for Wednesday, Nov. 28 through Saturday, Dec. 1 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. An audience of more than 300 attendees is expected, including more than 100 buyers from the Chinese aftermarket.
