Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance President and CEO Richard Morgan Announces Retirement
During the Winter Shareholder’s Meeting of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (Alliance) in Boca Raton, FL, the Alliance Board of Directors announced the upcoming retirement of president and CEO, Richard H. Morgan. They officially declared the Board has begun its search for his successor as he contemplates his retirement as one of the leading movers and shakers of the aftermarket industry for the last five decades.
BREAKING NEWS: Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance President and CEO Richard Morgan Announces Retirement
SAN ANTONIO – During the Winter Shareholder’s Meeting of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (Alliance) in Boca Raton, FL, the Alliance Board of Directors announced the upcoming retirement of president and CEO, Richard H. Morgan. They officially declared the Board has begun its search for his successor as he contemplates his retirement as one of the
Mitch’s World — A Non-Technical Solution
It’s 10:30 on Tuesday morning and it already feels as if I’ve been at the shop for a week. The phone hasn’t stopped ringing and the problems have been falling like rain. Does any of this sound familiar? The world we live in is expanding exponentially. The entire universe stands before us, literally at our fingertips and yet none of the advances that have fueled this transformation helps any of us feel more involved or less isolated if we don’t take the time to connect. It isn’t hard to feel isolated and alone when it seems all you’re doing is putting out fires, especially when the flames are crawling up your pants leg.
Car Care Council Women’s Board 2008 Winter Meeting Registration Now Available
BETHESDA, MD – Registration is now available for the 2008 Car Care Council Women’s Board winter meeting, which takes place Jan. 30-31 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. The bi-annual Women’s Board meeting features day and a half of strategic planning geared toward encouraging women to enter the industry and consumer
From Counterman.com: Why Buy Direct?
The phrase “buying direct” conjures up all sort of feelings in the aftermarket, both for repair shops and distributors. For me, those words bring to mind a primal desire to “cut out the middleman” and participate in the world of “deep discounts.” Wow, wouldn’t it be great to bump profit margins from resale parts from an average of 30 percent to more than 50 percent? Or wouldn’t it be even better to increase car count by undercutting our competitors by 10 percent on parts-intensive repairs like undercar or air conditioning services? The short answer is that if every small, independent automotive repair shop in the United States could “buy direct,” the playing field would be leveled and the service market would remain very much as it is now. But the question remains: Is there any advantage to buying direct?
BodyShop Business Selects Its 2008 Collision Repair Shop Executive of the Year
BodyShop Business magazine has awarded Gary Wano, executive vice president of G.W. and Son Auto Body Shop, Inc., in Oklahoma City with its 2008 Collision Repair Shop Executive of the Year Award. The award has been given annually since 1984 to a true collision repair visionary, someone who has experienced great success by being forward-thinking, overcoming challenges and persevering.
U.S. Auto Parts Network Names Shane Evangelist Chief Executive Officer
U.S. Auto Parts Network, an online provider of aftermarket auto parts and accessories, has appointed Shane Evangelist as chief executive officer. Evangelist succeeds Mehran Nia, who served as president and chief executive officer since founding U.S. Auto Parts in 1995. Nia will continue to serve on the board of directors. Prior to joining U.S. Auto Parts, Evangelist served as senior vice president and general manager of Blockbuster Online, where he was responsible for leading the creation, development and launch of Blockbuster’s online movie rental service. Under Evangelist’s leadership, Blockbuster grew monthly unique visitors faster than any other e-commerce company in 2004, was listed as the fastest growing Top 500 e-commerce business in 2005 according to Internet Retailer and followed that up as the fastest growing Top 100 e-commerce business in 2006.
Pricedex Announces PPS Membership, Sponsorship
Pricedex Software has signed on to become a major sponsor and supporter of the Professional Pricing Society (PPS), of Atlanta, GA. Founded in 1984, the Professional Pricing Society serves thousands of members, representing all leading industries in more than 50 countries, acting as the voice of the pricing profession. The society’s mission is to nurture a growing community of professionals committed to disseminating pricing expertise throughout the business world.
From Counterman.com: The Dealer Dilemma
While picking up some parts at your local jobber warehouse, you pull up once again and find the local automotive dealership delivery van parked in the will-call lot. Once inside, you see your salesman and when he comes over for some early-morning banter, you express your concern about what you are seeing. It’s sad but true — it appears the dealership is buying and selling aftermarket parts from the very same sources you use — and at the same pricing. Now, before you blow your top or want to defend the notion, let me have a chance to explain my view on the matter.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry: What Makes for a Good Location for Business Travel?
Business travel — it’s something most of us do. Las Vegas always seems to pop up on our business travel schedules at least once per year — and for good reason. Las Vegas boasts all the ingredients for a successful business meeting, conference or trade show — lots of meeting space, lots of hotel rooms and, of course, world-class entertainment and dining. This week, we asked a few well-traveled road warriors about what makes for a good business travel spot.