Jobber Nation Articles

Grant Brothers Sales announces leadership promotions

Grant Brothers Sales Ltd., regarded as one of Canada's leading manufacturers' representative organizations, has announced a number of key leadership promotions. "As part of our continued growth and focus on strong leadership across the organization, I am pleased to...

read more

Chris McPhedran appointed Director of Sales Canada at DRiV

DRiV has appointed Chris McPhedran as Director of Sales Canada, bringing a seasoned aftermarket sales leader into a pivotal role at the company. Chris McPhedran McPhedran joins DRiV following a series of senior leadership roles that span nearly two decades in the...

read more
Canada opens the door to limited Chinese EV imports

Canada opens the door to limited Chinese EV imports

While the announced agreement is brand-agnostic, it can be anticipated that BYD--with it's well developed international export and manufacturing footprint--will be among the first to land. BYD recently overtook Tesla as the world's largest EV maker. The Government of...

read more

Genuine Parts Company announces board leadership transition

Genuine Parts Company, a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions, announced that Paul D. Donahue, Non-Executive Chairman, plans to retire from the Board of Directors at the company's 2026 annual meeting...

read more

Sam McGladdery, founder of McGladdery Sales, 1937-2026

Sam McGalddery, at left, shown here in a recent photograph with son Kevin McGladdery With sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of automotive aftermarket industry veteran Sam McGladdery on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Hospice in North Vancouver, B.C. at the age...

read more