Ontario Tire Dealers Association warns unauthorized haulers create severe liability. KZMALL advises securing compliant logistics to avoid legal quagmires.
Anna Petrova
15 min read
Ontario dealers report daily pickup delays as unregulated collectors demand cash. Verify RPRA registration to avoid liability from illegal dumping.
Dmitry Volkov
16 min read
TGI is now an authorized Hankook distributor. A category strategist on what 300 buying-group members really gain — assortment, turns, and the rebate trap.
Priya Raman
9 min read
KZMALL Auto Parts leverages connected networks to manage 50,000+ SKUs, turning fragmented stock into a single virtual warehouse for wholesalers.
Mark Phillips
15 min read
With nearly 1,000 attendees in Orlando, the APSG conference proved direct engagement drives aftermarket growth better than generic networking events.
Anna Petrova
13 min read
Connect to 750+ verified recyclers in one network. This platform uses VIN-based search to ensure precise fitment without subscription fees.
Priya Raman
14 min read
Plaza Tire's 17th Illinois store opens in Collinsville. Why network expansion is a fitment-data and assortment test, not a real-estate win.
Priya Raman
11 min read
Diversified Royalty's $235M Mr. Lube acquisition trades a royalty check for 187 bays to staff. A technician's read on the real risk: a $60,000/month vacancy.
Ray Donnelly
10 min read
Mark Phillips analyzes how Firestone's 1,800-location network adapts its service model as battery costs drop and maintenance intervals shift by 2029.
Mark Phillips
9 min read
Sun Auto now runs 575 locations. I analyze how their acquisition strategy pressures independent shops on tire pricing and service standards.
Priya Raman
17 min read
Anna Petrova analyzes how Winner's Circle joined the Diesel Pro Network on June 19, 2026, to secure EPA-compliant inventory for independent shops.
Anna Petrova
12 min read
Sun Auto Network acquisitions read as sourcing events: what 575 shops and a tech shortage mean for parts buyers, coverage, and demand.
Priya Raman
9 min read
Plaza Tire Service acquired Main Street Tire in Virden. The real story for an owner: pooled fill rate bought with surrendered control of the shelf and margin.
Priya Raman
10 min read
Sun Auto crossed 575 stores by buying chains, not building them. The hard part is not real estate — it is merging dirty catalogs and finding crews.
Priya Raman
9 min read