MISSION

The Retail Segment of AAIA brings together car care businesses that sell direct to motorist either through DIY parts outlets or DIFM service facilities.

Members are: auto parts stores, retail chains and service facilities that focus primarily on the motorist as the final customer.  Also included are manufacturers and suppliers of services that are consumed by the retailers and shops.

Retail members give direction to other committees and segments of the association regarding issues that relate to the entire retail automotive aftermarket and the motorist.  Members of the Retail Segment receive all of the benefits offered to AAIA General Members, plus they are identified in the AAIA member directory as serving the retail side of the industry.

 Why should a Retailer join AAIA?

• Access to your business’s suppliers and other industry leaders.
• Market research to help your business devise a plan for the changing consumer.
• Business-to-business connections at AAIA leadership meetings and the AAPEX Show.
• Access to the latest technology and application through ACES technology standards.
• Insight into the automotive aftermarket that cannot be found elsewhere through participation in volunteer leadership positions.
• Protection from regulatory and legislative actions by state and federal agencies.
• Be informed of threats and opportunities through AAIA’s SmartBrief newsletter and the Aftermarket Insider.
• AAIA Retailers together form a powerful, unified voice.
• AAIA monitors key industry indicator and delivers monthly reports to Retailers.


For additional membership information, contact AAIA directly at 301-654-6664 or visit the Member Benefits portion of the site.