Illinois-based research firm IMR Inc. says pandemic uncertainty has led to a rise in the sale of private-label and store-brand parts. According to a new report from IMR, independent automotive repair shops have significantly increased their purchases of private-label and…
Little Rock, Ark.-based Replacement Parts, Inc., which goes to market as Parts Warehouse, Inc. (PWI) and Crow-Burlingame, has completed its merger with Marianna, Fla.-based Tri-States Automotive Warehouse. The two companies originally announced plans to merge in May. Tri-States, previously led…
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Traditionally presented at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, this year’s NAPA XPO Sale will take place in a virtual form. The event, customized for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, will be held online from Aug. 31 through Oct. 9, 2020.…
Awards unveiled virtually during The Group’s National Conference.
Western Canada’s largest distributor and retailer of aftermarket automotive parts moved its 30th annual trade show online
By Bob Greenwood, AMAM A lot of repair shops still use a single catch-all labour rate. Jobbers who are watching the industry closely know these shops. If you’re selling parts to shops that stick to a single labour rate, it’s…
Off the Shelf By Susan Hitchon Spending a few days a month with manufacturers’ sales representatives is a time commitment, but it can pay real dividends to learn about the latest automotive products and taking them around to visit your…
Seven ways to make the most of visits from manufacturer reps.
Varying the labour rate, depending on the job, is a critical tool for keeping repair shops financially sound.
Nominations for the 2020 Jobber of the Year are now closed. It’s time once again to recognize the best of the Canadian automotive aftermarket with the Jobber…
There are ways to use the principles of games to motivate your staff and customers… but use these strategies carefully!