SEMA Financial Benchmarking Program Allows Automotive Distributors, Manufacturers and Retailers to Measure Business Performance
Auto Aftermarket News & TrendsThe SEMA Financial Benchmarking program administered by Hedges & Company is accepting new participants.This market research program provides auto parts and accessory distributors, manufacturers and retailers exclusive, industry-specific…
Hedges & Company: Two New Affiliations
Auto Aftermarket News & TrendsHedges & Company is not only growing, but we're proud to be affiliated with two new trade associations as well. We recently joined the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Marketing Research Association (MRA), in…
Hedges & Company Ranked #33 in 2011 Direct Marketing Agency Standings
Auto Aftermarket News & TrendsHedges & Company was named one of the top direct marketing agencies in the 2011 Agency Business Report released by Direct Marketing News. The report ranked Hedges & Company as the 33rd leading direct marketing agency in the US. The report…
SEMA Market Research Report Analyzes Truck Ownership and Accessory Purchases
Automotive Market ResearchThe SEMA 2011 Pickup Truck Market Research Report authored by Hedges & Company is available as a free download for SEMA members. Non-members may purchase a copy for $99.95 at SEMA.org/2011pickupreport. This light truck report dives deeper…
Slight Decline In Aftermarket Stock Index While S&P Gains
Auto Aftermarket News & TrendsJanuary 2011 saw the first decline for the Hedges Aftermarket Stock Index since July 2010. The 5% decline in stock value was halted in February and the Index rebounded 4% through April. In comparison, the S&P 500 increased 2% in January,…
SEMA Show Opinion Leaders Report Released; SEMA Market Research by Hedges & Company
Automotive Market ResearchThe Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) released a new SEMA market research report written by Hedges & Company. It covers results of the SEMA Show Opinion Leaders program.Hedges & Company is a market research company serving…
How will 2011 be for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry?
Auto Aftermarket News & TrendsHappy New Year for the automotive aftermarket industry! Following up on our popular blog post "What If You Invested $1,000 in Automotive Aftermarket Companies" the Hedges & Company Automotive Aftermarket Index finished 2010 with a 48% gain.…