Sept. 4, 2008 - “2009 Aftermarket Outlook” Shared During AAPEX Education Session
BETHESDA, MD – Sept. 4, 2008 – AAPEX attendees will examine 2008 as a year of economic challenge and unprecedented change in consumer behavior, and listen to predictions on future trends, during an educational program presented by The NPD Group entitled, “2009 Aftermarket Outlook.” The session will be held during AAPEX on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. in the Sands Expo Center, rooms 303/304.
Drawing from a wealth of economic trends, consumer research and product sales data, NPD industry analyst David Portalatin will share insights on today’s – and tomorrow’s – aftermarket consumer. In addition, this session will feature results from NPD’s 2009 Aftermarket Consumer Outlook study including attitudes and anticipated behavior for 2009. The 2009 Aftermarket Consumer Outlook study is an AAPEX exclusive with results publicly released for the first time at this session.
Attendees will learn:
- What trends to expect in consumer automotive products and services spending for 2009;
- How changes in consumer driving patterns and vehicle purchasing are impacting the U.S. automotive aftermarket; and
- Which changing consumer attitudes may represent opportunities for growth.
All Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) educational sessions at AAPEX are approved by the University of the Aftermarket for CEU credit toward the AAP and MAAP certificates. AAPEX will be held Tuesday Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6. For updated information on additional sessions, dates, times, locations and sponsors, visit www.aapexshow.com.