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SEMA Financial Benchmarking Program Allows Automotive Distributors, Manufacturers and Retailers to Measure Business Performance
Aftermarket AnalysisThe 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…
SEMA Market Research Report Analyzes Truck Ownership and Accessory Purchases
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
Aftermarket AnalysisJanuary 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
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?
Aftermarket AnalysisHappy 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.…
Rule of Three Business Examples
Market Research, Marketing ArticlesWhat is the rule of 3 in marketing? Here are Rule of Three business examples. The Rule of Three explains why some companies thrive and dominate their market segment, only to later become an afterthought. Market dynamics and the Rule of Three…
Why Was This Recession Different? It Was the Double-Dip In Auto Parts Sales
Aftermarket AnalysisWhen looking at the auto parts retail segment of the economy, the Great Recession not only lasted longer than previous recessions, but our market research shows auto parts retail sales also had a double-dip. For all the talk in the news media…
Ideas For The Best Email Marketing Subject Lines
Aftermarket Analysis, Market Research, Marketing ArticlesEmail 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
Aftermarket Analysis, Market Research, Marketing ArticlesTuesday, 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…
