It comes as no secret that the traditional aftermarket distribution chain has seen the disruptive effects e-tailing for some time, but a new report by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada provides some important detail about where it’s headed, and its...
The NPD Group has revealed the winners of its first ever Aftermarket Performance Awards recognizing top market performers in the U.S. The results were shared with the recipients during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. The awards were...
This year’s AAPEX Show in Las Vegas will feature a host of informative education sessions, trend and tech forecasts, plus some 2,500 exhibitors of course. Here’s a short list of must-see sessions to go alongside your long list of booth visits. RECOMMENDED SESSIONS...
It is generally accepted that the original equipment service segment cannot possibly service the entire existing vehicle population. OEMs acknowledge this through parts programs that sell to independent garages, and through voluntary agreements, both north and south...
A study of workplaces in Canada has revealed that nearly a year after cannabis became legal in Canada, it has had a smaller-than-expected impact on workplace performance. The study, from Ipsos, commissioned by ADP Canada, says most Canadians believe recreational...
Nearly 150 sales and marketing professionals from four different countries descended upon San Antonio for the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.’s seventh annual Sales & Marketing Forum. “It’s been incredible to watch this event grow from 30 people four years...
The Government of Canada has announced funding that will help pave the way for the support the design, testing, and integration of safety-enhancing automated and connected car technologies, as well as the development of national regulations. The...
The latest print edition of Jobber Nation is in the hands of automotive aftermarket distribution professionals across Canada, but in case you missed your print copy, check out the features content and digital flip book here. CHECK OUT THE FULL DIGITAL FLIPBOOK HERE!...
Today’s automotive aftermarket faces a series of significant issues, both large and small. What we need to guard against, in working toward solutions, is target fixation. Target fixation is really a driving term that I’ve used a lot in my history with motorsport and...