Author: Anthony Bowe

Anthony Bowe is the former digital content editor of THE SHOP magazine.

Vision X Supports Public Land Cleanup Nonprofit

Rows of fully stuffed garbage bags seem to follow Dylan Gilbert everywhere he goes. That’s if you judge Gilbert purely on his GoFundMe page, which features photo after photo of him standing atop his Subaru Forrester in front of 10 to 20 trash bags perfectly aligned. Gilbert founded Public Lands United Cleanup (PLUC) this year with the goal of picking up… Continue reading Vision X Supports Public Land Cleanup Nonprofit

Edelbrock CEO Injecting New Ideas into Legacy Brand

Don Barry joined THE SHOP magazine for a 30-minute conversation just weeks before his one-year anniversary as CEO of Edelbrock in April. His experience as chief so far has included developing a blueprint for the company’s growth and plotting new markets to penetrate. Yes, the Edelbrock brand is well established but he said there’s still room… Continue reading Edelbrock CEO Injecting New Ideas into Legacy Brand

Video Series Showcases Shop’s Installation Prowess, Humor

Kenilworth, New Jersey-based Auto Action Group has discovered a new and humorous way to connect with customers. The shop has launched a web series, called Shop Wars, that showcases its in-house services by pitting staff technicians against one another in installation challenges. The first episode focused on the shop’s quality sunroof installs and a boisterous host, who… Continue reading Video Series Showcases Shop’s Installation Prowess, Humor

EXCLUSIVE: Driver Shortage Creates Hurdles for Fast-Growing Meyer Distributing

Double-digit company growth has influenced a furious hiring streak for delivery truck drivers by Meyer Distributing. The distributor has filled 20 driving positions in fast-growing markets during the past two weeks, but driver voids still exist in pockets across the country. “The unemployment rate in general in most markets is very low. Couple that with… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Driver Shortage Creates Hurdles for Fast-Growing Meyer Distributing

Why a Truck Accessories Shop Started Retailing Outdoors Gear

DNW Truck Accessories in Jonesboro, Arkansas appears to be a typical shop catering to the needs of Southern outdoorsman. That’s until you see the clothing and outdoors shop the owners operate next door. Sales manager Stanley Stickler joins THE SHOP during the Keystone BIG Show in Dallas to discuss the unique business model DNW Truck… Continue reading Why a Truck Accessories Shop Started Retailing Outdoors Gear

How a Dedicated Pinstriping Shop Evolved Beyond the ’80s

Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Stripes & More has a legacy rooted in pinstriping but the shop has evolved to offer a full slate of truck and vehicle accessories. Sales managers Richard Smith and Eric Alford explain how the shop has remained relevant and thrived through the decades. Watch the above video, sponsored by Keystone Automotive Operations,… Continue reading How a Dedicated Pinstriping Shop Evolved Beyond the ’80s

Ohio Shop Adapts Retail Showroom for the Internet Age

Brad Barhorst, owner of Sidney, Ohio-based PSG Automotive Outfitters, joined THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe at the Keystone BIG Show in Dallas for a discussion about lessons he’s learned running the 25-year-old shop. Key topics covered include strategies PSG Autmotive Outfitters employs to get customers into its truck and vehicle accessories showroom and how to… Continue reading Ohio Shop Adapts Retail Showroom for the Internet Age

CARB Slaps Mothers Polishes and CRC Industries with High-Dollar Fines

Two companies operating within the auto aftermarket recently received sizable fines from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Mothers Polishes, Waxes, Cleaners Inc. incurred a fine of $111,242, while CRC Industries was penalized $625,000. The violations were discovered during routine inspections by CARB, according to the regulatory agency. It was the first time Mothers Polishes… Continue reading CARB Slaps Mothers Polishes and CRC Industries with High-Dollar Fines

Car Designer Teams up with Charity to Feed the Hungry

Murray Pfaff is on a roll. The custom hot rod designer is set to raise money to feed the hungry for a sixth consecutive year at Detroit Autorama. The fundraiser last year set a record by bringing in more than $11,000, raising the total amount Pfaff has raised since 2014 for the nonprofit to more than $40,000. Pfaff… Continue reading Car Designer Teams up with Charity to Feed the Hungry

George Barris Still Racking Up Awards Years After Death

The Grand National Roadster Show is world renowned for its America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award, but the show is overflowing with other award-worthy rides. One such vehicle, a 1929 Ford Model A named Ala Kart and owned by John Mumford, won the Bruce Meyer Hot Rod Preservation Award this past weekend at the 70th anniversary Grand… Continue reading George Barris Still Racking Up Awards Years After Death