AutoZone Recognizes Top Suppliers
Jan 25, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 24 -- AutoZone, Inc. , the nation's leading auto parts and accessories retailer, has recognized two of its manufacturing vendors as the company's Suppliers of the Year. Morse Automotive and Unit Parts Company were recognized for their achievements at the annual AutoZone Vendor Summit. Morse Automot ... Continue reading
Ocean Bio-Chem Receives Initial Order from Advance Auto Stores
Jan 25, 2005
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Jan. 24, 2005--Ocean Bio-Chem announced today that its Star brite subsidiary has received opening orders of approximately $185,000 from Advance Auto Stores (Advance). Advance selected 20 marine line items plus Star brite's new revolutionary Startron Enzyme Fuel Additive for inclusion in its newly ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2005
PHOENIX--Jan. 24, 2005--CSK Auto Corporation announced today that on January 21, 2005, CSK Auto, Inc. (CSK) sold all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Automotive Information Systems, Inc. (AIS), dba Identifix, its wholly-owned subsidiary, to Mobile Productivity, Inc. (MPI). AIS provides diagnostic vehicle ... Continue reading
Copart Acquires Facility in Strongsville, Ohio
Jan 18, 2005
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Jan. 18, 2005--Copart, Inc. today announced that it has acquired a 16-acre salvage facility in Strongsville, Ohio. The addition of the Strongsville facility will complement Copart's existing presence in the Cleveland area, currently serviced by a 22-acre site in Northfield, Ohio, and will bring Copar ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter Results
Jan 18, 2005
~ Sales Increase 25% ~ ~ Net Income Improves 21% ~ ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 18 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. announced today record financial results for the third quarter ended December 25, 2004. Third quarter sales increased 24.7% to $80.5 million compared to $64.5 million last year. Comparable store sales were up 2.4% d ... Continue reading
G.I. Joe's Growth Plans Continue With New Wells Fargo Retail Group Agreement
Jan 18, 2005
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Jan. 17 -- Norm Daniels, President and CEO of G.I. Joe's Sports and Auto Stores, today announced the completion of a five-year extension of an existing agreement with Wells Fargo Retail Finance, Boston, MA, that will provide up to $42.5 million in revolving credit. The company uses the credit line fo ... Continue reading
IAPA and Parts Plus Merge to Form Automotive Distribution Network
Jan 14, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 14 -- Two of the top groups in the automotive aftermarket, Parts Plus and Independent Auto Parts of America (IAPA), have merged to form the Automotive Distribution Network (ADN). The effective date of this merger is January 1st, 2005. The decision was approved unanimously by Parts Plus' 36-members ... Continue reading
Farmers Sues Auto Glass Business for Submitting Phony Windshield Claims
Jan 14, 2005
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 13, 2005--Farmers Insurance Exchange has begun serving civil summons and complaints upon a nationwide auto glass company and its president, accusing them of taking part in a scheme designed to defraud Farmers and its policyholders. The civil complaint, which is similar to prior successful lawsuits aga ... Continue reading
Start Strong All Winter Long With Battery Tips From AutoZone
Jan 13, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 12 -- Nothing can ruin your day like a dead battery. Dead batteries are all too common this time of year, and automotive batteries aren't designed to last forever. In most cases, a battery only lasts about four years. Do you know when your battery was last replaced? If not, you're gambling with you ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Acquire Ten Retail Tire Stores
Jan 12, 2005
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 11 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ten retail tire stores from Henderson Holdings, Inc. While Henderson Holdings, Inc. will receive some cash as part of the transaction, the acquisition will be funded primarily using Monro common st ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Announces 2004 Year-End Recap
Jan 11, 2005
Company Achieves Key Business Milestones, Projects 2005 Revenues To Exceed $100 million SALEM, Ohio, Jan. 11 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing the destination retailer business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, has announced its 2004 year end recap. Greg Haehn, President o ... Continue reading
Lou Mancini Named CEO of Murray's Discount Auto Stores
Jan 11, 2005
BELLEVILLE, Mich.--Jan. 10, 2005--Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc., a leading auto parts superstore in the Midwest, today announced that it has named Lou Mancini President and CEO of the 107-store chain, replacing Michael Klein, who has resigned. Mr. Klein spent 20 years with Murray's in various positions, including ... Continue reading
NAPA, Orange County Choppers Team Up
Jan 7, 2005
NAPA Customers, Fans of OCC Share Common Passions ATLANTA, Jan. 7 -- NAPA AUTO PARTS, the industry leader in auto parts distribution, today announces it has entered into a partnership with the popular Orange County Choppers (OCC) and the Teutuls - Paul Sr., Paul Jr. and Mikey, designers and fabricators of world renown ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reorganizes Field Operations
Jan 7, 2005
PHILADELPHIA--Jan. 7, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain, announced the restructuring of its field management team into separate Retail and Service organizations. Other than expected improvements in execution, this restructuring is expected to be tran ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2005
OLDSMAR, Fla., Jan. 5 -- GreenLeaf Auto Recyclers, a leading supplier of recycled parts and services to the Automotive Collision Repair industry, and eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) , a leading provider of managed collision repair services and insurance claims processing technology applications, announced today a te ... Continue reading
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