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IFA MEMBERS DRIVE NEW GROWTH ACROSS UK

The IFA buying group is expanding its borders with multiple branch openings across the UK. New stores opened by Motex, BBC Superfactors and Bennetts has brought the total number of IFA member branches to over 200 across the country.

19 March 2012

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BEARINGS SPECIALIST TARGETS SALES GROWTH WITH TECDOC

BRT Group has partnered up with TecDoc to help drive new growth for the bearings specialist. TecDoc says the BRT Group’s decision to use its systems is a sign that more parts suppliers are increasingly turning to using bespoke software suites.

19 March 2012

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A NEW HOME FOR FORD RETAIL SUPPLIER

Ford trade parts supplier @First Parts Solutions has moved to a new distribution centre in Essex. The move has effectively doubled the supplier’s offerings, increasing stock capacity to over five million parts across 45,000 lines.

14 March 2012

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The CAT Council: retailer responses

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13 March 2012

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The CAT Council: factor responses

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13 March 2012

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The CAT Council: suppliers (A-M) responses

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13 March 2012

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The CAT Council: suppliers (M-Z) responses

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13 March 2012

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The CAT Council: trade association and other responses

13 March 2012

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The CAT opinion formers panel

THIS MONTH'S QUESTION: Where will the industry be in five years time?

13 March 2012

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The CAT Council: garage responses

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13 March 2012

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