February, 2010

The Greensheet, a leading independent source of news for the Automotive Aftermarket, recently featured AAG in a lead item of its weekly newsletter. The article highlights the uniqueness of AAG's role in the Automotive Aftermarket.


January, 2010

AAG retools its web site to create a stronger presence for its Members. Now AAG Retailers are available through its new locator tool, and AAG Suppliers offerings are highlighted through video presentations.


December, 2009

AAG Dealers are optimistic about 2010. When asked “Compared to last year do you feel the first quarter of 2010 will be UP, FLAT OR DOWN,” here is what they responded: 43% UP 43% FLAT 3% DOWN. When asked “Compared to last year do you feel the entire 2010 year will be UP, FLAT OR DOWN,” here is what they said: 67% UP 7% FLAT 0% DOWN. Here’s to a prosperous 2010.


November, 2009

The AAG Team spend time at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas. While attendance was off, the mood on the floor was not. Business was brisk, conversation intense, and work was significant. More than 75% of AAG Supplier Members were in attendance at this marquis industry event.


October, 2009

AAG has successfully celebrated its first year in business. Providing the Competitive Edge for Retailers and Suppliers in the Automotive Aftermarket, AAG is changing the way that business is done and adding to its Members’ bottom lines.


September, 2009

AAG launches a partnership with two key credit card processing companies, offering another value added service for its Members.


August, 2009

Easy? That is what the button is for! AAG has partnered with Staples.com to further extend the value that we offer to all of our Members, but Suppliers and Retailers alike. Throughout the balance of the year AAG is working on other key partnerships to help members save money and be more competitive.


July, 2009

AAG's has exceeded its goal for Retailer Members for the first half of 2009. New retailers are signing up, recognizing significant returns on their investment in membership with AAG. Check out our new Retailer testimonies to see what Retailers are saying about AAG.


June, 2009

The American Aftermarket Group announces an exclusive product. The TFC – Tri-Folding Cover is only available through AAG member retailers. Find out more about this exciting and competitively price product at www.trifoldingcover.com.


May, 2009

AAG's most updated Supplier roster has been posted, and AAG now numbers over 50 respected automotive aftermarket brands in its membership. AAG hosts its first supplier webinar in partnership with Harmar Mobility Products as it furthers its mission to connect Suppliers and Retailers.


April, 2009

Having successfully launched the AAG eCommerce System, Retail recruitment is underway, with Retailers from across the nation signing on to join AAG and its member Suppliers.


March, 2009

After a successful development and testing period, the AAG eCommerce System came online March 16. Retailer orders process in under one minute, and suppliers have access to process the live orders immediately.


February, 2009

The AAG System is undergoing its final round of development and testing prior to "Go Live". AAG's goal for this system is seamless integration between Retailers and Suppliers. AAG's System will be a focus of growth and continual improvement to better serve its members.


January, 2009

2008 Goal has been exceeded:
AAG has exceeded its goals in signing up AAG Suppliers for our 2009 launch and now we will be turning our efforts to retail member sign up. We are very pleased to have the industry's top suppliers see the value that AAG will bring to the automotive aftermarket industry with our program.


December, 2008

One of the hot topics in computing is the cloud. AAG is proud to use cloud computing as a core component of its business. Find our more about the cloud, including services from Salesforce.com and Amazon Web Services.
http://www.ohio.com/business/36818884.html


November, 2008

At the annual SEMA show, Dave Herrmeyer, the Editor of Trucking Times, latched on to the AAG vision. See his comments in his feature article at TruckingTimes.com.
http://www.truckingtimes.com/feature.asp?id=132


October, 2008

The aftermarket industry is at a crossroad. See what a top industry analyst has to say, and find out why AAG's business makes sense in these challenging times.
http://www.capfg.com/newsletter/oct2008.pdf