Chris Jones
Trey Magee is a third-generation parts store owner. His family bought into Carquest Auto Parts in 1981.
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Silent partner

Aug. 4, 2023
Auto parts stores — like Trey Magee’s Carquest franchise — are unseen but important cogs in the wheel of independent repair shops.
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What should we expect in the automotive industry in 2023?

Dec. 1, 2022
Automotive manufacturing industry principal gives his top 5 predictions for the new year
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Supply chains and customer experience provide big opportunities for the automotive aftermarket

June 29, 2022
After the e-commerce jump in the aftermarket in 2020 and expected growth of 15.1 percent for the next few years, retailers and distributors in the industry will face tremendous...
In June, Jill Trotta, subject-matter expert in automotive propulsion technologies, will point her hydrogen-powered Toyota eastward from Oakland, California, to Indianapolis for a conference, where she'll lead a panel discussion.
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Getaway road trip!

April 12, 2022
Five industry execs share their dream ride and maintenance requirements amid multiple crises – and you can use these road trip checklist ideas to sell to DIY and DIFM customers...
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EXCLUSIVE: Just-in-time risk management defined by leading strategy firm  

April 11, 2022
Long-term outlook from these externalities may force automotive aftermarket businesses to rethink these risks to everyday operations, as Roland Berger Partner Neury Freitas explains...
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How 2021 shaped these business leaders’ outlooks

Feb. 24, 2022
What they learned from the shifting dynamics helped them fortify a resilient supply chain strategy.
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Hollenshade's Automotive's Tim (l.) and Tom (r.) Hollenshade, and Tim Hollenshade Jr. have had business growth but report technicians spend more time to complete a repair because of the need to buy parts piecemeal instead of in kits.
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Limited control at the final mile

Feb. 7, 2022
Four frontline workers share their stressful tasks in clearing supply hurdles: Prices take a backseat to availability, and shops spend additional time sourcing from multiple suppliers...
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What’s in store for 2022?

Dec. 21, 2021
Automotive manufacturing industry principal gives his top 3 predictions for trends in the new year
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How long will global supply chain disruptions last?

Nov. 16, 2021
Resolving semiconductor shortages is just one piece of the puzzle.
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Stop the costly trade conflict with Beijing

Nov. 1, 2021
In this op-ed piece by Aftermarket Business World Contributing Editor Alan Segal, he calls on President Biden to end tariffs on Chinese goods, arguing they harm consumers and ...
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Sorry, you can’t be the best at everything! (But alliance-building helps)

Oct. 7, 2021
Managing mutually beneficial expectations from each side is less intuitive than what common sense asks.
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Inflation putting pressure on shops to either raise parts prices or labor rates

Aug. 3, 2021
As the used car market gets even more competitive, the demand for vehicle repair is also spiking as consumers want to hold onto vehicles longer, unable to find replacements within...
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Aftermarket demands forcing more production to North America

Aug. 2, 2021
Standard Motor Products’ David Illes talks about the aftermarket’s changing production model, how electrification will make its way into the aftermarket supply chain, and the ...
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Bringing DoorDash to the aftermarket

Aug. 1, 2021
The industry could consider applying lessons from an unprofitable fast food delivery app to successfully bring parts delivery to the aftermarket.