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Bestbuy welcomes Novalex Inc. as a shareholder

Bestbuy Distributors announces Novalex Auto Parts with locations in Burlington and Milton, Ont., has joined Bestbuy as a full member shareholder. Edison Hu, the owner of Novalex Inc., is an established part store owner who has been serving the automotive aftermarket...

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BorgWarner results call scheduled

BorgWarner Inc. has set the date for its 2020 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Conference Call Webcast. The call should be of particular interest due to the acquisition during the fiscal year of Delphi Technologies. BorgWarner Inc. announced on October 2, 2020...

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Harold Winberg set to retire

After 33 years in the automotive aftermarket industry Harold Winberg is calling it a day and will be retiring in early 2021. His start in this industry began with Master Wash selling parts washers and Vinoco Oil. He spent 11 years with Pennzoil, starting as their...

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Bestbuy Distributors’ January 2021 Flyer is up

Bestbuy Distributors’ January 2021 flyer is now available. The January 2021 Bestbuy flyer highlights Supplier of the Month NGK Spark Plugs of Canada. The flyer also includes a selection parts and supplies from Sea Foam, Cliplight, Mobil 1, Kleen-Flo, CRC, Grote, Pico,...

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Store design and COVID

Store design and COVID

Despite the effects that the pandemic has had on many aftermarket operations, a recent survey by NPD showed that do-it-yourself business is up markedly. This bodes well for shops with retail showrooms, but store design can have a real impact on performance. However,...

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Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance plans 2022 AAPEX event

Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance plans 2022 AAPEX event

“The 2015 and 2018 Jackpot Conventions were both huge successes, and we are thrilled to be returning for round three in 2022,” said JC Washbish, vice president of sales & marketing at the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc....

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Recommitting to best work-from-home practices

Recommitting to best work-from-home practices

As much of Canada’s aftermarket heads into the new year amid rising COVID-19 rates and tightened restrictions on many elements of our personal and professional lives, recommitting to work-from-home best practices can help productivity and personal wellbeing. Eight...

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