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What’s New at DH2T: SEMA Highlights and AIMExpo Preview

With SEMA wrapped and AIMExpo just ahead, 2026 is already shaping up to be a big year for dealers ready to boost parts sales and grow beyond local boundaries. DH2T is helping shops do exactly that with automation, smarter tools, and an e-commerce system that works seamlessly with their DMS. If you’re heading to AIMExpo, swing by booth 829, catch Stephanie Benger’s Tech Talk, and see how dealers are scaling faster and selling more with less effort.

Nov 21 No Comments

Jay Funnell, CEO of DH2T, and Stephanie Benger, Marketing Director of DH2T, standing together at SEMA 2024.

DH2T Gears Up for SEMA 2025 – Visit Us at Booth #11519

DH2T is heading to the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas — find us at Booth #11519! This year’s spotlight features our powerful suite of Shopify-integrated tools designed to help parts dealers, dropshippers, and online stores scale faster, simplify eCommerce management, and drive smarter growth.

Oct 30 No Comments

AI-generated graphic: Illustration showing dirty data killing sales versus clean data driving growth in automotive e-commerce.

Dirty Data Clean Up: How to Turn Catalog Chaos into Ecommerce Sales Power

In the automotive aftermarket, messy catalogs and “dirty data” can stall sales before they start. Inconsistent listings, incorrect fitment, and missing details don’t just frustrate customers, they cost you conversions, returns, and revenue. As Selina Rentz-Weddle of MANN+HUMMEL noted, “dirty data creates friction at every level.” This article explains how cleaning up your catalog and syncing data across platforms can transform chaos into ecommerce sales power, and how Data Here-to-There’s apps make the process seamless.

Aug 21 No Comments

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Alberta’s Auto Industry Is Shifting Gears and DH2T Is Helping Drive the Change

Alberta’s automotive scene is no longer just local. It’s evolving into a major digital and mechanical force across North America. From top-tier technicians to leading aftermarket brands, the province is powering forward with cutting-edge ecommerce stores designed to compete far beyond provincial borders. At DH2T, we’re proud to fuel this transformation by delivering tailored digital solutions that help Alberta’s auto businesses accelerate growth, streamline operations, and thrive in a digital-first marketplace.

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Barry Alt (left), Dan Ziegler (center), Jay Funnell (right) - Year, Make, Model, Money! Podcast

The Year, Make, Model, Money! Podcast, Episode 2, Part 3

In this third part of our conversation with Dan Ziegler, we dig into what truly makes the Turn 14 Distribution app the game-changer for automotive dealers. With candid dealer feedback, behind-the-scenes design debates, and powerful automation at its core, Part 3 pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build tech that works in the real world. If you’ve ever lost hours to spreadsheets or had a MAP violation nearly jeopardize a vendor relationship, this one’s for you.

Jun 11 No Comments

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Data Here-to-There Partners with Grandwest Enterprises

Data Here-to-There (DH2T) and Grandwest Enterprises have joined forces to launch the Grandwest Shop-in-a-Box, a ready-to-go Shopify ecommerce solution tailored for automotive parts dealers. With specialized store setups for Truck, Offroad, Vehicle Focused, and Towing, Grandwest dealers can quickly and easily take their business online.

May 27 No Comments

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How Tariffs are Shaping the Future of Automotive Parts Businesses—And What You Can Do to Stay Profitable

For small and mid-sized automotive parts businesses across North America, the pressure is mounting. Recent tariff changes introduced by the Trump administration have disrupted long-standing supply chains, driven up costs, and created new challenges in an already competitive market. At Data Here-to-There (DH2T), we’re monitoring these shifts closely—so you can understand what’s changing, why it matters, and how to steer your business through the uncertainty ahead.

May 1 No Comments

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SEO Made Simple

SEO can feel overwhelming, but with DH2T’s Shop-in-a-Box, you already have a strong foundation. In this guide, we break down simple, effective strategies to optimize your product pages, speed up your site, and boost your rankings. Learn how to write compelling product descriptions, improve image SEO, leverage customer reviews, and use smart internal linking—all without needing to be an SEO expert.

Mar 6 No Comments

The Year, Make, Model, Money! Podcast, Episode 2, Part 2

Turn 14 Distribution’s longstanding partnership with Data Here-to-There has helped countless ecommerce businesses integrate their inventory into Shopify and BigCommerce: “Jay reached out to us back in 2018, and we worked through the integration process. By the middle of the pandemic, we had launched the first Shopify app. It was the first time a company had approached us saying, ‘We want to build an app on a platform,’ and now it’s one of the most heavily used integration options available”, explains Dan.