Bestbuy's Nick Brunet, pictured at left, was joined by Alain Primeau, UAP Inc., and Nick Field, Uni-Select at the recent Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference, where the three industry leaders weighed in on the changes artificial intelligence is bound to bring to...
You don’t have to be a statistician to understand that the impact of rising gas prices on consumer behaviour is a lot more about psychology than pure household budget realities. But that doesn’t mean the impact isn’t real. Of course, it’s not all psychology. For...
Genuine Parts Company, a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions, plans to release first quarter financial results on April 21, 2026. Following the release, management will host a conference call at 8:30...
While still early in the year, this has already been among the most news-heavy periods for the aftermarket in recent memory. And to the surprise of nobody, it's the ongoing developments for First Brands Group that have caught the attention for most readers in the...
In this 8th Annual Aftermarket Intelligence Issue, Jobber Nation and Indie Garage once again team up to present what we believe is the most comprehensive review of critical market share and customer profile data in Canada’s aftermarket. Presented...
The late Albert (Al “A.J.”) Blair, a pioneering UAP Inc. executive, was among the inductees to the Hall of Fame at the Aftermarket Guild's event. At the October 2025 gala in Toronto, the Aftermarket Guild formally inducted its second Hall-of-Fame class, honouring...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Valued at more than $10B in 2023, there’s no quieting the thriving timing chain market. Research suggests it will expand another $5B by 2031, which is staggering compared to other categories. This growth is driven by a demand for engine...
Featured in the latest Jobber Nation print edition is Newfoundland-based Colonial Group's introduction of the fourth generation of the family to the leadership. Founded by Gordon Elton in 1926, passed to sons Bill and Doug, to grandaughter CFO Susan Elton-Squires and...
In a move that’s sent ripples through Canada’s automotive and aftermarket sectors, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last Friday that there would be a pause on the federal Electric Vehicle Availability Standard (EVAS), originally set to require 20% of new...