Broderick Goes to F-M, Carquest Changes Management
Carquest will have a new president after it was announced that Mike Broderick decided to leave the vehicle part wholesaler and retailer to take over as CEO of Federal-Mogul’s aftermarket unit.
More Details in Pep Boys Buyout Collapse
09/101081pepboysR2_00000053471.jpg” border=”0″ align=”right” alt=””/> Gores Group, a Los Angeles-based private-equity firm, cancelled its plans to buy Pep Boys after the retailer posted lower than expected first quarter results. Pep Boys also declined a Gores Group request to delay a May 30 shareholder vote on the acquisition in order to review Pep Boys’ financials for potential
Lee Elected AAIA Chairman, New Board in Place
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association elected Tim Lee of Lang Distributing, as chairman of its 2012-13 board of directors. In addition, AAIA members also elected a new board during its Leadership Days event, held May 4 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Lee will replace current chairman Bob Egan of Federal-Mogul on July 1. Lee joined Lang Distributing
Aftersoft Happy With Show Response
Tire dealer software maker Aftersoft Network N.A. reported that it had a "successful" appearance at the recent SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. "We had two significant announcements for the show, and both were very well received," said John Fischer, vice president of sales and marketing. "The new smartphone app for our VAST Enterprise software provides real
Live at SEMA: Aftersoft Shows New Releases at SEMA
Aftersoft Network N.A. is introducing a new smartphone app, along with the release of the newest versions of its VAST Enterprise software, at the 2011 SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. Compatible with both Apple iOS and Android devices, the smartphone app complements and extends the functionality of VAST Enterprise software, the company said. With real time
Product Spotlight: Tire Dealer Software
There was a time when the term "dealer software" meant an accounting or simple point-of-sale application. Now, such software encompasses much more, from consolidating and seamlessly integrating back-office chores such as ordering and inventory management to tracking customer vehicle and service history. There are applications to facilitate e-commerce and scheduling and coordinate personalized e-mail marketing.
AAIA Sets Officers, Board
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) elected its new officers and board of directors for 2010-2011. Elected officers include: Chairman Robert Egan of Federal-Mogul Corp.; Vice Chairman Richard Jago of Old World Industries; Vice President Ira Davis of Multi Parts Supply; Vice President Michael Klein of IDQ Holdings/Interdynamics; Vice President Lisa Kranc of AutoZone; Vice
Pep Boys Names New Senior Vice President of Stores
(AftermarketNews.com) Pep Boys has appointed William Shull as senior vice president of stores.
Colley Named to Carquest Group
General Parts Inc. named Jerry Colley as executive vice president of its Carquest store group.
Aftermarket Must Communicate with Service Technicians, Panel Says
(Aftermarketnews.com) The rapid increase in global sourcing of parts requires that aftermarket manufacturers provide more information to service technicians, Steve Handschuh, president and COO of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, and Ron Pyle, chief executive of the Automotive Service Association, told attendees of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium.