Audiovox Named Exclusive Marketer of RaySat Sat Antenna
Mar 4, 2005
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Brian Shaffer • Roher Public Relations Tel: 818.887.8838 • Cell: 818.625.9791 • bshaffer@roherpr.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUDIOVOX NAMED EXCLUSIVE MARKETER OF NEW RAYSAT ANTENNA FOR RECEIVING DIGITAL SATELLITE TV IN MOVING VEHICLES Agreement Covers Sales to Retailers, Auto Insta ... Continue reading
Midas' Retail Focus Drives Fiscal 2004 Earnings
Mar 3, 2005
ITASCA, Ill.--March 3, 2005--Midas, Inc. reported positive full-year net earnings for the first time since 2001. For the fiscal year ended Jan. 1, 2005, Midas earned $4.1 million--or $0.26 per diluted share, including the effects of $5.9 million in special charges. Net income for the fourth quarter was $2.0 million - o ... Continue reading
Mar 3, 2005
Move in Thursday Press Preview Friday, March 4, 9 a.m. to Noon The 53rd annual Murray's Discount Auto Stores Detroit Autorama revs into Cobo Center in Detroit on March 4 - 6. Billed as America's Greatest Hot Rod Show, this super buffed, turbo charged Detroit tradition features the hottest hot rods, custom cars and fift ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reports Sales Increase
Mar 3, 2005
PHILADELPHIA--March 2, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 29, 2005. Operating Results Fourth Quarter Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ended January 29, 2005, ... Continue reading
AUTOZONE Second Quarter 2005 EPS Up
Mar 2, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 2 -- AutoZone, Inc. today reported sales of $1.204 billion for its fiscal second quarter (12 weeks) ended February 12, 2005, up 3.9% over fiscal second quarter 2004. Same store sales, or sales for domestic stores open at least one year, were flat for the quarter. Operating profit increased 12.2% o ... Continue reading
Mar 2, 2005
PALO ALTO, Calif.--March 2, 2005--Despite mounting reported collision rates and an assumed rise in the non-reported ones, the replacement body collision aftermarket is witnessing a decline in the number of total repair jobs. Factors that contribute to this trend are higher insurance premiums for vehicles with high clai ... Continue reading
Copart Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
Mar 2, 2005
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--March 1, 2005--Copart, Inc. , the largest provider of vehicle salvage disposition services in the United States, today reported results for the second quarter ended January 31, 2005. During the second quarter ended January 31, 2005, Copart earned net income of $23.6 million on revenues of $110.0 mill ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Raises Additional Capital for Expansion
Feb 28, 2005
CINCINNATI--Feb. 28, 2005--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a retailer and national franchiser in the light truck and SUV after market accessory industry and wholly owned Auto Preservation, Inc. (AP) a single source provider to automotive dealerships for their new vehicle preparation, environmental protection packages, ... Continue reading
Virtual Services Selects Bianchi Public Relations as PR Agency of Record
Feb 28, 2005
TROY, Mich., Feb. 28 -- Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. announced today it has expanded its clientele with the addition of Virtual Services, Inc., a technology company serving automotive suppliers. The announcement was made by D. Mark Ratliff, president and CEO of Madison Heights, Mich.-based Virtual Services, and Richa ... Continue reading
Bandy Carroll Hellige Advertising Lands Big O Tires Account
Feb 28, 2005
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 28 -- Bandy Carroll Hellige Advertising announced today that it has been retained as agency of record for Big O Tires. The advertising agency will be handle marketing and advertising assignments for the Louisville metro market and some contiguous secondary markets for the tire retailer. Bandy Carr ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces 2004 Fourth Quarter Net Income Results Up 68%
Feb 25, 2005
CHICAGO--Feb. 24, 2005--LKQ Corporation today reported results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004, with revenue of $113.8 million for the quarter and $424.8 million for the year. This represents growth over 2003 of 35% for the quarter and 30% for the full year. Net income was $5.0 million for the q ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive Announces CEO and COO
Feb 24, 2005
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Feb. 24, 2005--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") announced that, effective immediately, the following steps in the Company's leadership transition will occur, which are in accordance with the Company's management succession plan. Greg Henslee will be promoted to Chief Executive Officer/Co-Pres ... Continue reading
Delphi Hosts 10th Anniversary Matchmaker Conference
Feb 24, 2005
TROY, Mich., Feb. 24 -- Delphi Corp. will host its tenth consecutive Matchmaker Conference at the Lansing Convention Center, March 1-2, 2005, themed: "Celebrating a Decade of Diversity". (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The Delphi Matchmaker Conference, one of the largest minority suppli ... Continue reading
Feb 24, 2005
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Feb. 24, 2005-- 8.5% Increase in Fourth Quarter Comparable Store Product Sales O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004, representing 12 consecutive years of record revenues and earnings ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib, Inc. to Terminate SEC Reporting and Delist From AMEX
Feb 23, 2005
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Feb. 23, 2005--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) announced today that it intends to delist its Capital Stock from the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) and to file a Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in order to terminate registration of its Capital Stock and suspend the filing of ... Continue reading
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