Telematics Supplier Guidepoint(TM) Adds New Expeditors
Jun 18, 2004
Expands Distribution to Car and Truck Dealers in Va., N.C., Fla. PONTIAC, Mich., June 18 -- GPSi, LLC today announced it has signed agreements with several expeditors to distribute and install the Guidepoint(TM) aftermarket telematics system to car dealers in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. The Pontiac, Mich.-ba ... Continue reading
Motiva Enterprises LLC and The Wills Group Announce Agreement on Service Stations
Jun 17, 2004
HOUSTON, June 16 -- As part of its ongoing portfolio management process, Motiva Enterprises LLC announced today that it would transfer 55 active service stations and one surplus property, as well as its interest in supply agreements with certain Texaco and Shell-branded retailers, to The Wills Group, Inc. These assets ... Continue reading
Regular Replacement Vital to Pump up Fuel Filter Industry
Jun 14, 2004
PALO ALTO, Calif. June 14, 2004; Failure to replace fuel filters regularly results in longer replacement cycles and lower unit shipment demand in the aftermarket. If end users follow the recommendations of vehicle manufacturers to replace fuel filters regularly, fuel filter companies can expect to stem their diminishin ... Continue reading
Program Encourages Consumers to Become 'Do-it-Yourselfers'
Jun 14, 2004
Monday June 14, 10:01 am ET ROANOKE, Va., June 14, 2004; With a little know-how and confidence the average consumer can save between $500 and $1,000 a year on car maintenance and repair, simply by doing the work themselves. Advance Auto Parts has launched "We're Ready with Answers," a new consumer education program tha ... Continue reading
Jun 8, 2004
New OnStation AutoCards(TM) Feature Expands OnStation's Industry-leading Online Solution With Easy-to-Use Postcard Mailing Capability SAN MATEO, Calif., June 8 -- OnStation Corporation, the pioneer in customer retention and satisfaction solutions for the automotive services industry, today introduced AutoCards, a signi ... Continue reading
Parts Dealer Collaborates With IBM and 360Commerce to Develop Software and Systems
Jun 4, 2004
PHILADELPHIA--June 4, 2004--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced that it has partnered with IBM, the world's largest information technology company, to develop and install advanced retail technology in all of Pep Boys' 595 stores and service ... Continue reading
Jun 4, 2004
PHOENIX--June 3, 2004--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2004. Financial Results Sales for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2004 (the "first quarter of fiscal 2004") increased $19.7 mill ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend; Dividends Paid Since 1950
Jun 3, 2004
PHILADELPHIA--June 3, 2004--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 26, 2004, to shareholders of record on July 12, 2004. The annual dividend of ... Continue reading
RepairOne(R) Drives Ahead to Franchise Auto Repair and Service Concept
Jun 2, 2004
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 2 -- RepairOne(R) Automotive Concepts LLC, a privately held company, will launch their "Just One" national franchise program in the 4th quarter, based on their "Be-the-One" mission statement. The franchisees will operate in conjunction with the RepairOne(R) franchise agreement to pay a royalty ... Continue reading
NeoMedia Expands Micro Paint Repair Business throughout Australia and New Zealand
Jun 1, 2004
FT. MYERS, Fla.--June 1, 2004--NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:NEOM), said today it has taken a major step in the worldwide expansion of its Micro Paint Repair Business Unit by signing a distribution agreement with Micro Paint Systems (Australasia) Limited of New Zealand. The agreement is for exclusive distribution ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Open New Distribution Facility in Lehigh Valley, Pa
May 28, 2004
500 New Jobs Will Be Created by Leading Automotive Aftermarket Retailer LEHIGH VALLEY, Penn., May 28 -- Advance Auto Parts , a leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories, announced during a press conference today that the Company's operating subsidiary is under contract to purchase and expand a new distributi ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Chairman and CEO Adopts 10b5-1 Plan
May 27, 2004
ROANOKE, Va., May 27 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that Lawrence P. Castellani, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has adopted a prearranged, systematic trading plan to sell shares of Advance Auto Parts' common stock in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ... Continue reading
Brookstone Introduces New Smart Pressure(TM) Tire Gauge
May 27, 2004
Patent-Pending Color-Coded Display Makes Checking and Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure Quick, Easy and Accurate NASHUA, N.H., May 27 -- Drivers who want to improve fuel efficiency and road safety can take matters in their own hands, literally, with the new Smart Pressure(TM) Tire Gauge from product-development retailer ... Continue reading
Amerityre Retains Services of Key Tire Expert
May 27, 2004
BOULDER CITY, Nev., May 26 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) . Amerityre Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Thomas Oare to provide Amerityre with engineering expertise in connection with Amerityre's continued development of its polyurethane tire technology. Mr. Oare is ... Continue reading
AutoZone EPS Up 29%; Sales +6%, Same Store Sales +2%
May 26, 2004
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 26 -- AutoZone, Inc. today reported sales of $1.360 billion for its third fiscal quarter (12 weeks) ended May 8, 2004, an increase of 5.6% from fiscal 2003. Same store sales, or sales for domestic stores open at least one year, increased 2% for the quarter. Retail same store sales were up 1% while c ... Continue reading
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