7-Eleven, Inc. Announces Co-Branding Test With Chevron
Jun 11, 2003
DALLAS, June 10 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. , the largest chain in the convenience retailing industry, announced it is testing a co-branding opportunity with Chevron U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of ChevronTexaco Corp., the second largest energy company in the United States. The companies have selected 20 7-Eleven(R) and Chevron lo ... Continue reading
CCITRIAD-Sponsored Industry Research Reveals New Trends Compelling Change In Automotive Aftermarket
Jun 9, 2003
After Years of Talking About the Severity of Its Problems the Study Finds The Industry is Now Poised for Rapid Action AUSTIN, Texas, June 9 -- "Few industries have talked more about -- but then done less about -- critically eroding business conditions than the automotive aftermarket," concludes a recent study by Park C ... Continue reading
Handheld Diagnostics Equipment Market in Europe - Latest Findings by Frost & Sullivan
Jun 9, 2003
Independent Market For Handheld Diagnostics Equipment Storms Ahead, Leaving Beleaguered OE Market In Its Wake The move from utilising purely mechanical tools to a hi-tech approach based on electronic equipment to diagnose and remedy malfunctions has transformed the automotive service and repair industry. This evolution ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2003
PHOENIX, June 4 -- CSK Auto Corporation , 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 2003. The Company reported the following highlights for the first quarter of fiscal 2003: * Same store sales grew by 2% ... Continue reading
BIG DEAL!- AutoZone Adopts viaLink Services for Pay-on-Scan
Jun 4, 2003
DALLAS--June 4, 2003--The viaLink Company (OTCBB:VLNK) announced today that AutoZone , the nation's number one retailer for the growing do-it-yourself automotive maintenance and repairs market, will use viaLink's services to enhance supply chain visibility and enable Pay-on-Scan /Scan Based Trading with its suppliers. ... Continue reading
Motion Industries Introduces On-Line Product Application Tool ``Ask the Expert''
Jun 2, 2003
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--June 2, 2003--Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company , has released Ask the Expert, an on-line customer support tool designed to provide customers with real time answers to product application questions, according to Bill Stevens, Motion Industries' president and C ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend; Appoints Non-Executive Chairman
May 30, 2003
PHILADELPHIA--May 29, 2003--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 28, 2003, to holders of record on July 14, 2003. The annual dividend of $.27 ... Continue reading
May 29, 2003
SAN JOSE, Calif.--May 28, 2003--Fairchild Semiconductor announces the QTLP673C series of surface-mount PLCC-4 package LED lamps. The devices are top-illuminating, high-brightness lamps for interior automotive lighting applications, as well as traffic management signals and signage. The new products extend Fairchild's p ... Continue reading
Auto Technician of the Year Calls Regular Oil Change Critical Car Maintenance
May 28, 2003
ATLANTA, May 28, 2003; Despite the sophistication of today's advanced automotive engines, the old-fashioned act of changing the oil is still the most critical piece of routine maintenance a car owner can do, according to a top ASE-certified technician. "Having your oil changed on a regular basis is the single most impo ... Continue reading
Give Dad What He Wants This Father's Day - No No Just Car Stuff
May 28, 2003
Auto Accessories Feed Dad's Love Affair with Cars and Trucks ROANOKE, Va., May 28 -- Fast and Furious hopefully aren't terms that describe Dad's driving, or his mood, this Father's Day. The terms can, however, relate to some unique automotive accessories that make for cool Father's Day gifts. As a promotional tie-in wi ... Continue reading
Installer Sales Increase Autozone Profit
May 28, 2003
CHICAGO, May 27, 2003; Reuters reported that AutoZone Inc. the largest U.S. auto parts retailer, said on Tuesday its quarterly net income rose 23 percent, bolstered by higher sales of replacement parts to car repair centers. AutoZone, whose shares are hovering near their all-time highs, has benefited as Americans put m ... Continue reading
AutoZone EPS Up 36%; ROIC Improves to 22.3%; New Director Elected
May 27, 2003
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 27 -- AutoZone, Inc. today reported sales of $1.288 billion for its third fiscal quarter (12 weeks) ended May 10, 2003, an increase of 5.2% from fiscal 2002. Same store sales, or sales for domestic stores open at least one year, increased 2.8% during the quarter, including flat retail comparable sal ... Continue reading
Microvision's Nomad Augmented Vision System Increases Mechanic Efficiency by 39% in Trial
May 27, 2003
BOTHELL, Wash.--May 27, 2003-- Use of Nomad System aimed at improving customer satisfaction Microvision, Inc. today announced that in a field trial of the Nomad Augmented Vision System at the American Honda Motor Company training center, Torrance, CA, Microvision and Honda measured average increases of 39% in the effic ... Continue reading
Advanstar Roars into Las Vegas with the Launch of Big Twin West
May 27, 2003
SANTA ANA, Calif.--May 27, 2003--Big Twin aftermarket manufacturers can now benefit from an exclusive venue designed to market their products to notoriously hard-to-reach western retailers. Advanstar Communications today announced the launch of Big Twin West -- a sister show of the popular Big Twin East -- their most r ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Names Carlos A. Saladrigas to Its Board of Directors
May 23, 2003
ROANOKE, Va., May 22 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that Carlos A. Saladrigas, co-founder and chairman of the board of Premier American Bank in Florida has been elected to its Board of Directors and will be a member of the Audit Committee of the Board. Premier American Bank, established in 2001, provides i ... Continue reading
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