AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes
AutoZone has announced a number of organizational changes this week. Among the new appointments, veteran retail executive Jim Shea has been hired to serve as executive vice president, merchandising and marketing. Most recently, Shea served as the CEO of Party City. He previously held senior level positions with companies such as Lechter’s Housewares, Kaufmann’s Department Stores, Lechmere, Eddie Bauer and Dayton Hudson. Shea started his career with General Mills.
ICOR International Announces Staff Promotions
ICOR International, Inc., an Indianapolis-based manufacturer and distributor of air conditioning and refrigeration products, recently announced promotion of three of its employees.
Education Abundant at SEMA Show 2004
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has announced it will offer a full schedule of educational and technical seminars to SEMA Show attendees, beginning on Monday, Nov. 1 (Education Day) through Nov. 5. SEMA’s educational programs will run in conjunction with the annual SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Bosch Names Mike Eversole as Category Manager, National Accounts
Robert Bosch Corp. recently named Michael Eversole as its new category manager, National Accounts. As head of the Category Management Department, Eversole will be responsible for defining category strategies with Bosch customers to increase sales and profitability of Bosch products and the whole category.
Advance Auto Parts CEO Lawrence Castellani Announces Retirement
Lawrence Castellani, chairman and CEO of Advance Auto Parts, announced today that he will retire in May of 2005, following the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting. He will remain as chairman of the board. Castellani served as Advance’s CEO for five years.
AIA to Hold Awards Program at AAPEX
The Auto International Association (AIA) Segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association will hold its 16th AIA Industry Awards program at AAPEX 2004. Last year’s awards program showcased 70 entries from 24 companies in an impressive display located in the Sands Expo Center Upper Level Lobby. This high-traffic area will again be the site for this year’s display.
Alltrade Launches New line of HOT ROD Branded Automotive Tools
Shop tool and equipment maker Alltrade Tools LLC recently launched a new line of branded automotive tools and garage equipment, using the Hot Rod magazine name for the new brand. Alltrade teamed up with PRIMEDIA Enterprises, the licensing merchandising division of PRIMEDIA Inc., which publishes HOT ROD magazine. This is the second HOT ROD product line to launch following last year’s debut of the HOT ROD line of garage furniture produced by Sauder Woodworking.
Automotive Oil Change Association Offers Private Manager Training Courses
The Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) is now offering private manager training courses, designed not only to meet the needs of professional technicians but also helping them overcome coming barriers to training.
Pep Boys Reports Second Quarter Results, Announces Organizational Changes
Pep Boys reported its financial results for the thirteen weeks, which ended on July 31. At the same time, the company announced a number of organizational changes that are effective immediately.
Advanced Bosch Training Focuses on Solving Today’s Automotive Service Challenges
In today’s environment of ever-more-complex and sophisticated automobiles and trucks, training is all-important to the technicians who service and maintain these vehicles. Robert Bosch Corporation, a supplier of automotive systems and components, has placed itself in the forefront of those that supply the advanced technical training needed by the automotive service community.