Zale Executive to Join AutoZone Board
Jul 12, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 11 -- AutoZone, Inc. today announced the election of Sue E. Gove, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Zale Corporation, to the AutoZone Board of Directors. Her appointment is effective immediately. In her role as COO, Ms. Gove oversees Finance, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Informa ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Relocates Chicago Cycles to 95,000 sq. ft. Superstore
Jul 6, 2005
SALEM, Ohio, July 6 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing a national roll up strategy with a "big box" destination business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, announced today completion of its 95,000 sq. ft. superstore in Chicago, now located at 3450 Touhy Avenue. "We have comp ... Continue reading
Snap-on Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend
Jun 24, 2005
KENOSHA, Wis.--June 24, 2005--The Snap-on Incorporated board of directors declared today a third-quarter dividend of $0.25 per share, payable September 9, 2005, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2005. Snap-on has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends since 1939. Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innova ... Continue reading
KleenAir Systems Inc. Signs Exclusive Chinese Agency Deal with Airtek Inc.
Jun 21, 2005
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--June 21, 2005--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) is pleased to announce that they have signed an exclusive agency agreement with Airtek Inc. to develop market opportunities in China for their CATCO(R) product line. Under this agreement, KleenAir will seek to enter the Chinese OEM and aftermarket b ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA And Auto Expressions to Launch Lowrider Branded Car Accessories
Jun 21, 2005
NEW YORK--June 21, 2005-- New Line Adds Flair and Function to Lowriding with Seat Covers, Air Fresheners, Sunshades, Steering Wheel Covers, Floor Mats and More PRIMEDIA Enterprises, the worldwide brand licensing division for PRIMEDIA Inc. , today announced a licensing agreement with Auto Expressions(TM), a leading bran ... Continue reading
Fiero Store Advises Retailers and Installers Not to Turn Their Backs on Pontiac's Mid-Engine Classic
Jun 21, 2005
Keeping Fieros on the Road Made Easier with Fiero Store's Reproductions of Discontinued Parts STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., June 21 -- The Fiero Store, the world's largest distributor of OEM and aftermarket Fiero parts and accessories, has advised regional installers and retailers not to turn their backs on the Fiero market ... Continue reading
Sport Compact Only Helps to Get Street Racing Off the Streets
Jun 20, 2005
PHOENIX--June 20, 2005--Sport Compact Only today announced the next event in its signature racing and lifestyle series, SCO Nights, which will take place from 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday June 25, 2005 at Firebird Raceway in Chandler, Ariz. The event, which promotes safer alternatives to street racing, will provide t ... Continue reading
Company-Owned NAPA Auto Parts Stores Implement FraudWatch as Loss Prevention Solution
Jun 20, 2005
TORONTO--June 20, 2005--Triversity Inc., the fastest growing international provider of customer-centric retail solutions, today announced that NAPA Auto Parts has selected FraudWatch(TM) as its loss prevention solution. NAPA Auto Parts is a leading distributor for auto parts under the NAPA brand. The company chose Frau ... Continue reading
Allied Capital Invests $127.0 Million in Meineke Car Centers
Jun 16, 2005
WASHINGTON--June 16, 2005--Allied Capital Corporation announced today that it has invested $127.0 million to finance a management-led recapitalization of Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. Allied Capital's investment took the form of senior debt, second lien debt, subordinated notes and non-voting common equity. Management ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports Posts Record-Breaking Monthly Sales
Jun 15, 2005
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 15 -- Diamond Powersports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) announced today that it surpassed all previous monthly sales records posting $172,602.75 in sales for the month of May, 2005. The company surpassed May sales of 2004 by $46,991.39, representing a 37% increase over the same period for las ... Continue reading
Tango Gives Update on Proposed Name Change and Launches Corporate Website
Jun 15, 2005
CALGARY, Alberta--June 15, 2005--Tango Incorporated (Pink Sheets:TNGO) wants a piece of the multi-billion dollar wholesale automotive industry and has taken a new direction and a new name to get there. To update its image and augment the company's new business plan and market strategy, TNGO has unveiled its proposed na ... Continue reading
UK Motor Industry Unveils First Ever National Accreditation for Car Technicians
Jun 15, 2005
MILLBROOK, England, June 15 -- A groundbreaking initiative to raise standards of car servicing and repair by testing the current competence of technicians working in the retail motor industry is launched today. Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) is a voluntary assessment system designed to clearly recognise tech ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
Jun 9, 2005
PHILADELPHIA--June 9, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share on July 25, 2005, to shareholders of record on July 11, 2005. The annual dividend of ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2005
Exclusive Relationship Confirms Company's Leadership Position SAN MATEO, Calif., June 7 -- The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing's NASCAR Performance Network and OnStation Corporation, the leading provider of automatic email-based customer lifecycle management (CLM) solutions for automotive dealerships and ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Repairement of Automotive Vehicles in a US Market
Jun 2, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 2 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18615 ) has announced the addition of Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance in the US to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged i ... Continue reading
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