Marketing
Advance Auto Parts opening stores following footprint optimization
April 3, 2025
Advance Auto Parts, which announced plan stwo weeks ago to shutter 700 locations by mid year as well as four distribution centers in 2025, plans to open 30 new U.S. locations this year with an additional 100 through 2027.
The auto parts retailer is also investing to boost customer experience and speed of delivery service, according to a press release.
The store closures was an optimization of the retail footprint and part of the company' transformation plan to reposition the company for long-term success.
Now, more than 75% of the stores are in markets where the company has the No. 1 or No. 2 position based on store density, strengthening its presence in strategic communities.
Since the start of this year, Advance has opened six new stores in Florida, New Jersey, Tennessee and Virginia. Over the next several months, the company expects to open additional stores to serve customers across communities in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin.
"Advance Auto Parts is on the path to accelerate store growth and focused on the fundamentals of selling auto parts," Shane O'Kelly, president and CEO, said in the release. "We are excited about what's to come for Advance. Our team members are committed to providing the right parts and the right service for our PRO and DIY customers in their communities."
