Bringoz Industry Weekly 2/25

uto dealerships experience parts and service revenue growth. Amazon offers new grocery pickup and delivery features. Dollar General hits a new milestone. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

As a group, parts and service revenue for the six publicly traded new-car dealership groups was about $3.9 billion in the fourth quarter, an increase of 5.3% vs. the fourth quarter of 2022. For all of 2023, parts and service revenue was about $15.4 billion for the group, up 7.7%. Many dealerships are staying open longer and delivering a growing number of parts and services via mobile service trucks in order to attract and retain more parts and service business. Read more.

Amazon is offering a new service, known as Recurring Reservations, enabling shoppers in nearly 1,300 cities and towns in the U.S. to set up their preferred day and time window for weekly grocery pick-up and delivery up to seven days in advance. In addition, customers can utilize another new shopping feature called Repeat Items to save time on routine shopping by having their favorite items ready and automatically waiting in their cart in advance. Read more.

Dollar General Corp. opened its 20,000th store at its DG Market location in Alice, Texas, on Feb. 24. This latest company achievement comes on the heels of the announcement last month that more than 5,000 Dollar General stores offer produce, providing more individual points of produce distribution than any other U.S. mass retailer or grocer. Over 5,000 stores also carry the top 20 items typically sold in traditional grocery stores. Read more.

Digital integrations play a key role in streamlining delivery operations, improving visibility, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Embracing technology integrations is essential for any business looking to optimize the end-to-end delivery process, from order placement to final delivery. Here’s a look at how businesses can harness the power of digital integrations to optimize delivery management and drive business growth. Read more.

Digitization offers companies various tools to optimize their trucking operations and maximize their resources. Embracing digitization is essential for companies looking to navigate complex logistics and meet the evolving needs of the modern freight industry. Here’s a look at how companies can leverage digital technologies to transform their trucking operations, making them more efficient and significantly reducing empty miles. Read more.

As the average age of vehicles on the road continues to rise, the effects of aging vehicles are becoming increasingly noticeable. From increasing parts demand to more convenient aftermarket service offerings, here’s a look at how aging vehicles are affecting drivers and the broader consequences they have on the automotive industry. Read more.

Many drivers are fixing their current vehicles instead of purchasing a replacement. As vehicles age, they require more frequent repairs and maintenance, driving aftermarket parts and services growth. The automotive aftermarket plays a critical role in supporting vehicle owners. Here’s a look inside the world of the automotive aftermarket and the value it brings to vehicle owners. Read more.