Top Journalists in Auto Parts Stores
Emma Henderson AMN (aftermarketNews) / Counterman (Babcox Media)
Managing Editor/Producer for AMN (aftermarketNews) and Counterman at Babcox Media, overseeing daily coverage of the business of selling auto parts across retail and distribution. Specialties: Auto parts retail, aftermarket distribution, program groups, supplier news
Jeff White Counterman (Babcox Media)
Managing Editor of Counterman, regularly reporting on counter professionals, parts programs and the retail/jobber side of the aftermarket. Specialties: Counter sales, parts programs, store operations, aftermarket marketing
Mary DellaValle AMN (aftermarketNews) / Counterman / Shop Owner (Babcox Media)
Director of Content for AMN/Counterman/Shop Owner at Babcox; guides coverage for senior decision-makers at manufacturers, program groups and retail operations. Specialties: Aftermarket executive insights, retail strategy, distribution, content leadership
Doug Kaufman Shop Owner (Babcox Media)
Editor of Shop Owner and longtime Babcox editorial leader covering how independent shops source and sell parts—linking store operations with service bays. Specialties: Shop-owner purchasing behavior, service-to-parts flow, retail trends
Andrew Markel Babcox Media (Brake & Front End, Underhood Service, AMN)
Director of Technical Content at Babcox whose reporting and explainers on braking, engine and electrical categories inform parts retail and counter training. Specialties: Technical parts coverage, category trends, product education for retail/counter teams
Marc Vincent Auto Care Week / The Greensheet
Editor of Auto Care Week (The Greensheet), the aftermarket’s independent, paid-subscription news source focused on manufacturers, WDs and retailers. Specialties: Auto parts distribution, M&A, personnel moves, warehouse and retailer developments
Gary Molinaro Auto Care Week / The Greensheet
Publisher of The Greensheet; frequently contributes and curates exclusive reporting on parts manufacturers, WDs and retail chains. Specialties: Aftermarket executive news, distribution strategy, channel developments
Mark Phillips Aftermarket Intel
Editor and publisher of Aftermarket Intel, covering global aftermarket news for manufacturing and distribution executives, including retail channel updates. Specialties: Global automotive aftermarket, suppliers, distribution and retail across regions
Rob Merwin Aftermarket Matters / MOTOR
Founder/publisher of Aftermarket Matters and contributing editor at MOTOR; reports national and regional news impacting parts suppliers, jobbers and stores. Specialties: Aftermarket retail and shop operations, regional parts market trends
Don Detore Tire Business (Crain Communications)
Editor of Tire Business, an award‑winning newspaper covering independent tire dealers and the broader automotive service aftermarket relevant to parts retail. Specialties: Tire and service retail, dealer networks, aftermarket trends
Mike Manges Modern Tire Dealer (Endeavor Business Media)
Editor of Modern Tire Dealer, covering retail dealers’ purchasing, distribution and product trends that intersect with auto parts store categories. Specialties: Tire parts retail, dealer operations, rankings and industry analysis
Joy Kopcha Modern Tire Dealer (Endeavor Business Media)
Managing Editor at Modern Tire Dealer reporting daily on developments affecting tire and parts retailers across North America. Specialties: Retail tire/parts news, dealer operations, market coverage
Madison Hartline Modern Tire Dealer (Endeavor Business Media)
Associate Editor at Modern Tire Dealer contributing to coverage of retail operations, product programs and store performance. Specialties: Retail news and features, dealer/parts store coverage
Dan Shine Automotive News (Crain Communications)
Senior Editor at Automotive News overseeing service and parts coverage—connecting dealership fixed ops trends with parts suppliers and retail channel dynamics. Specialties: Fixed operations, service and parts, retail profitability
Melissa Burden Automotive News (Crain Communications)
Director of Retail Coverage at Automotive News; leads reporting on retail trends that frequently intersect with parts availability and service demand. Specialties: Auto retail leadership, store networks, consumer demand trends
Paige Hodder Automotive News (Crain Communications)
Retail reporter at Automotive News covering dealership and retail technology stories with implications for parts and service operations. Specialties: Auto retail operations and technology, store-level change management
Rachel Phua Bloomberg News
Reporter at Bloomberg whose recent transport/retail pieces analyze AutoZone and competitors’ commercial vs. DIY trends, pricing and margins. Specialties: Retail and transportation, AutoZone/ORLY/AAP earnings and strategy
Siddharth Cavale Reuters
U.S. Ecommerce & Retail Correspondent at Reuters; reports on major U.S. retailers and consumer trends, including auto parts category developments. Specialties: U.S. retail and e‑commerce; covers specialty retail including auto parts chains
Bryan Wassel CX Dive (TechTarget/Industry Dive)
Reporter at CX Dive whose coverage includes AutoZone’s CX/EX initiatives and store operations—relevant to parts-store service models. Specialties: Retail customer experience and operations, store technology
Related Topics
Further Reading
Was this page helpful? We'd love your feedback — please email us at feedback@dealstream.com.