Tag: Trends

SEMA Releases Economic Impact Report

A new economic report distributed by SEMA highlights the impact that the specialty equipment aftermarket for motor vehicles has on America’s economy, the specialty aftermarket trade organization announced. SEMA commissioned the research, which was conducted by John Dunham and Associates and is based on 2023 U.S. economy data. The SEMA Economic Impact Report shows the… Continue reading SEMA Releases Economic Impact Report

AAPEX Webinar to Cover Global Supply Chain

The AAPEX Webinar Series is hosting an upcoming webinar that will cover how to navigate global trade, the organization announced. The webinar, “Reducing Risk and Cost in the Global Supply Chain: Top 5 Strategies,” is scheduled for Sept. 26, and will be hosted by Thomas Cook, managing director of Blue Tiger International (bluetigerintl.com). Cook will… Continue reading AAPEX Webinar to Cover Global Supply Chain

Survey of Hourly Workers Identifies Top Employee Concerns

Homebase, an employee management app, recently released results from its latest survey of nearly 500 small business hourly workers on their top concerns and priorities, the company announced. The survey found the following: Despite historic inflation increases, competitive wages are NOT the top priority for hourly workers. Schedule control and flexibility (57%) and good team… Continue reading Survey of Hourly Workers Identifies Top Employee Concerns

SEMA Show New Products Showcase Relocates to North Hall

The 2023 SEMA Show New Products Showcase is relocating to the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2023 SEMA Show, event officials announced. Accessible exclusively to SEMA Showgoers during the Oct. 31-Nov. 3 trade show, the New Products Showcase displays new products from throughout the automotive aftermarket. “The New Products Showcase… Continue reading SEMA Show New Products Showcase Relocates to North Hall

Report: Workers Expecting Record-High Salary for New Jobs

The amount of money most workers want now to accept a job reached a record high this year, according to CNBC. Citing a New York Federal Reserve employment survey released Monday, the average “reservation wage,” or the minimum acceptable salary offer to switch jobs, rose to $78,645 during the second quarter of 2023. The reported… Continue reading Report: Workers Expecting Record-High Salary for New Jobs

Overland Experience Returning to 2023 SEMA Show

The Overland Experience, a dedicated display highlighting trends, vehicles and manufacturers in the overlanding segment, is returning to the 2023 SEMA Show, event organizers announced. Located in the Diamond Lot outside West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Overland Experience will showcase a variety of trucks, SUVs, off-road vehicles, powersports and utility vehicles,… Continue reading Overland Experience Returning to 2023 SEMA Show