Tag Archive for: Automotive Aftermarket
Camshaft Buyers Look to Improve Performance in Their Vehicles
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive Marketing Today's trend takes a look at camshaft consumers based on our surveys of enthusiasts who have purchased camshafts.Our BuyerZoom reports show consumer shopping habits and behavior based on surveys sent to over 3,000 automotive enthusiasts.…
3 Intake Manifold Brands With Highest Brand Awareness
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive Marketing Here's a look at top intake manifold brands most recognized by consumers. Brand awareness is a very important metric for any aftermarket brand. Results are based on our surveys to over 3,000 automotive enthusiasts who had shopped for or purchased…
4 Ways to Increase Email Effectiveness
Automotive MarketingHere are a few tips on how to increase your email marketing effectiveness.1). Segment your emails. Know who your auto parts customers are, and what appeals to them. Instead of sending the same email to your entire list, consider breaking them…
2 Things to Know About 2012 Auto Parts Sales
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchToday we look at the aftermarket trend of retail sales of auto parts and accessories for the first half of 2012. Our preliminary 2011 forecast put the entire industry up 4.5% over 2010 and it came in at 5%. Here are two things you should know…
2012 Online Sales of Auto Parts Growing
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingNote: this article was originally published in April 2012, for an updated forecast, click here for a more current article.With the Catalyst 2012 conference this week -- ChannelAdvisor's annual ecommerce gathering -- we thought this…
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…
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,…
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.…
GMROI Formula to Calculate Gross Profit Margin Return on Investment
Automotive MarketingLearn to calculate GMROI (Gross Margin Return on Investment) in Excel. It's an important tool we've used for nearly two decades of strategic consulting for clients. GMROI definition: GMROI (Gross Margin Return on Investment) evaluates profitability…
Ideas For The Best Email Marketing Subject Lines
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingEmail marketing best practices call for analysis of subject lines which have a huge influence on the open rate. An appropriate subject line also influences the click-through rate.Why is this so important? Let's say in a year you send 100,000…
Hedges & Company Principals To Speak at SEMA Show
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingTuesday, November 2 at 11:00 am, Julie Hedges, President of Hedges & Company, will speak about the SEMA Financial Benchmarking program in room N259 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. How does your business compare? The SEMA Financial Benchmarking…
