Pep Boys Unveils 46 Newly Remodeled Stores in Greater Philadelphia
Jun 2, 2005
PHILADELPHIA--June 1, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today announced that each of its 46 stores in the greater Philadelphia region will celebrate grand re-openings beginning June 4. The stores, which have undergone a significant internal an ... Continue reading
EnerSys Acquires FIAMM's Motive Power Battery Business
Jun 2, 2005
READING, Pa., June 1 -- EnerSys the world's largest manufacturer, marketer and distributor of industrial batteries, announced today that it completed the acquisition of FIAMM's motive power battery business effective June 1. FIAMM motive power operates primarily in Europe and had sales of approximately euro 70 million ... Continue reading
Midwest Auto Parts Distributors Sold to O'Reilly Automotive
Jun 1, 2005
NEW YORK--May 31, 2005--Goldsmith Agio Helms is pleased to announce the completed sale of its client, W.E. Lahr Company and its subsidiary Midwest Auto Parts Distributors, Inc. ("Midwest"), and affiliates, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, a leading supplier of automotive parts and accessories, to O'Reilly Automoti ... Continue reading
Prolong Set for Philippines Market Launch
May 31, 2005
Brand Building TV Campaign Set to Reach Automotive Consumers IRVINE, Calif., May 31 -- Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL) (http:/www.prolong.com), a technology driven holding company and parent of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of high tech, cost-saving, consumer, commercial and ind ... Continue reading
Summer Driving Tips to Motorists
May 26, 2005
PHILADELPHIA--May 25, 2005--With Memorial Day -- the unofficial start of the summer travel season -- just around the corner, motorists should take interest in the condition and reliability of their vehicle. The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, offers ... Continue reading
AutoZone Third Quarter EPS up 10%; Adjusted EPS up 16%
May 25, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 25 -- AutoZone, Inc. today reported sales of $1.338 billion for its fiscal third quarter (12 weeks) ended May 7, 2005, down 1.6% from fiscal third quarter 2004. Same store sales, or sales for domestic stores open at least one year, were down 5% for the quarter. Operating margin increased 91 basis po ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. Announces Two-for-One Stock Split
May 25, 2005
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--May 24, 2005--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly") announced today that its Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend to all shareholders of its common stock as of the close of business on May 31, 2005. At the 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held ... Continue reading
SEMA Celebrates Passage of Anti-Counterfeiting Bill by U.S. House of Representatives
May 25, 2005
WASHINGTON--May 24, 2005--SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for taking an important step in the global battle against counterfeiting. Yesterday, the House unanimously passed the "Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act" (H.R. 32) which provides additiona ... Continue reading
House Passes Bill To Crackdown on Auto Parts Counterfeiters
May 24, 2005
Washington DC May 24, 2005; AIADA reported that the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill which promises to crack down on auto parts counterfeiters, reports The Detroit News. “The bill, spearheaded by U.S. Rep. Joe Knollenberg, R-Bloomfield Hills, would give law enforcement authorities new powers ... Continue reading
May 24, 2005
- Fourth Quarter Net Income Increases 36%; Comparable Store Sales up 4.5% - - Annual Reported EPS is a Record $1.35 - - Annual EPS is $1.39 Excluding Impact of Lease Accounting Revision - ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 24 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today ann ... Continue reading
Road Trip!: NAPA Recommends Planning Ahead This Summer To Prevent Heat-Related Breakdowns
May 24, 2005
ATLANTA--May 24, 2005--NAPA AUTO PARTS encourages summer travelers to prepare their vehicles for the wear and tear caused by high temperatures, as summer road trips can be as stressful for cars as for the people operating them. Hard driving combined with heat from the highway and stop-and-go traffic can cause parts to ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Names Keith Oreson as Senior Vice President, Human Resources
May 24, 2005
ROANOKE, Va., May 23 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced today that Keith Oreson has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Mr. Oreson also will join the Company's Executive Committee and will r ... Continue reading
Driver's Auto Repair Continues to Grow
May 20, 2005
HOUSTON, May 20 -- When you fix cars right the first time and provide the very best customer service, success in the auto repair industry is sure to follow. The recent expansion of Driver's Auto Repair is proof of that. By setting the standard for excellence in the auto service industry, Driver's Auto Repair has been a ... Continue reading
America's Service Station's Sales Soar!!
May 20, 2005
ATLANTA, May 20 -- If you're looking for a thriving business in the Atlanta area, you don't have to look very far. America's Service Station, the fast growing, customer service conscious auto repair chain is head and shoulders above the rest. Now with eight thriving locations, thanks in large part to their unique owner ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Initiates Quarterly Cash Dividend
May 20, 2005
ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 20 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the Company's initiation of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. The plan appro ... Continue reading
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