The automotive aftermarket has seen a major uptick in e-commerce activity, but it’s not all about consumers – and the transition to more digital transactions is not without its human impacts. According to a survey conducted by Hedges & Company, total U.S....
During the pandemic, automotive aftermarket retailers and distributors accelerated their shift towards e-commerce – driven by the need to provide customers with a safe and convenient way to shop for auto parts. (E-commerce platforms, of course, allow customers to...
AAPEX 2023 announced winners of the New Product and New Packaging Showcases during an awards ceremony at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. To qualify for the 2023 judging process, products and packages must have been new and made their debut at AAPEX 2023. This year, a...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Serpentine belts on today’s cars can have over 10 points of contact, creating very complicated drive systems and more opportunities for issues such as pulley misalignment or unwanted noise. Years ago, belts were made with a Neoprene rubber compound...
AAPEX 2023 has offically opened and runs Tuesday, Oct. 31 through Thursday, Nov. 2, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. With exhibit space for this year's event already 95% sold out, attendees can expect to see new products, technologies and innovations in more than...
The description of Bill C-244 says it’s about changing the Copyright Act, but what it’s really about is Right to Repair, and now that it has been passed by the House of Commons, Canada is one step closer to its first real Federal Right to Repair win. The focus of Bill...
AIA Canada members met with Members of Parliament (MPs) and key political figures from across the country on October 17 to advocate for the right to repair for the auto care industry. In a press release, AIACanada president JF Champagne stated, “What we asked MPs, and...
The SEMA Show has announced the finalists in its voting for which vehicles present the best opportunities for the specialty and performance aftermarket. SEMA Show exhibitors voted on the top trend-setting vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Voted by experts and...
The latest print edition of Jobber Nation focuses on how the shifting post-pandemic world of e-commerce is affecting aftermarket distributors and jobbers. Plus, we provide useful and timely industry news, tips on executing excellent delivery service to trade customers...