As part of SEMA’s initiative to create a more robust career- and professional-development program year-round, the 2023 SEMA Show will feature a fully customizable hands-on education program that focuses on leadership and skill development, networking, exploration of...
Two of Canada’s oldest family-owned tire businesses have announced that Kal Tire, which opened its first store in British Columbia 70 years ago, has acquired Frisby Tire, a household name for many Ottawa drivers since the 1920s. As of May 27, Frisby Tire’s five retail...
Chairman’s Challenge continues in 2023, with growing golf tournament fundraising on tap this year . As the pandemic hit and pushed AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation’s perennial fundraising events to the sidelines, Chairman Ray Proulx launched the Chairman's Challenge...
The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario is partnering with the Ontario Automotive Aftermarket for an Ontario Automotive Aftermarket 2023 Charity Golf Day on September 7th in support of the AIA High Fives for Kids Charity. Players will enjoy golfing the...
The Manitoba Automotive Aftermarket and CFS Westman have invited the aftermarket to the 17th annual Sun Fund for Kids charity golf tournament. The 2022 tournament raised more than $7500 and sent approximately 75 deserving children to camp. Organizers say that over the...
"The Road Ahead" presentations by key AIA Canada staffers kicked off the association's National Conference in Toronto, Ont., with updates on key issues affecting the automotive aftermarket. Association President J-F Champagne was joined by Brendan Mullan, Senior...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) As enterprises grow and markets become more complex, CRM systems are driving the business world forward. READ PART 1 OF THIS SERIES Ensuring the right system is in place for your aftermarket business means evaluating its ease of use, cost,...
J-B Weld has announced the hiring of National Sales Inc. to represent J-B Weld at select key Canadian accounts coast to coast. National Sales Inc. has been building meaningful connections in the Canadian automotive aftermarket since 1998. The company provides expert,...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) An effective CRM system for jobbers and distributors has to be easy for management and sales teams to use, but it also needs to fit the business of the aftermarket. Being flexible, responsive, and tuned into the scale needed for aftermarket...