Uni-Select has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of All Parts Automotive Limited, an independent store operating as General Auto Parts in Ontario and Miron Auto Dépôt, an existing Uni‑Select member in Québec. These announced acquisitions are only...
The Shad’s R&R For the Kids aftermarket fundraiser added another $175,000 to its contributions for Muscular Dystrophy Canada to aid research into finding treatment and possible cures for the debilitating disease, bringing the cumulative total to $5.7 million. For...
A sparkling clean retail store is an inviting environment to shop in. But really smart spring cleaning involves much more than just washing windows and dusting shelves. Spring house cleaning was a time-honoured chore back in Victorian times. Being able to open the...
As the flow of the aftermarket returns to a state of normalcy, so does the fundraising activity for AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation. “High Fives focuses on different communities, mostly smaller communities, working with AIA Canada members trying to support...
The April/May edition of Jobber Nation kicks off with an engaging interview with new AIA Canada chair Ryan Bruno, who talks collision repair and how it figures in the overall aftermarket.The issue also includes Paul Reed 'The Showroom Guy' talking spring cleaning and...
Bestbuy Distributorss recognized shareholders and vendors at its 70th Annual AGM, and also ushered new board of directors: (l-r) Arthur Edwards (Northwest Auto Parts); Treasurer Scott Anderson (Peterborough Automotive); Rob Dow (Jack Dow Auto Supplies); John Brunelle...
According to AIA Canada, despite the most recently issued Transportation of Dangerous Goods Equivalency Certificate having an expiry date of May 31st, 2024, it is no longer valid. The renewed equivalency certificate is effective immediately and valid until May 31,...
AIA Canada Distinguished Service Award winner Bill Hay (centre) was presented the award by 2023 recipient Brad Shaddick (left) and 2022-23 AIA Canada chair Jason Yurchak (right) at the aftermarket association's recent National Conference. AIA Canada Distinguished...
Paul D. Donahue, left, will transition from chairman and CEO to executive chairman with William P. Stengel, II, succeeding him as president and CEO. Genuine Parts Company, a leading global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts, announced that Paul...