Advance Auto Parts Announces Expansion with 130+ New Stores by 2027

Following the closure of 700 stores, the retailer plans to open 30 new locations in 2025 and focus on larger market hubs to enhance inventory and delivery capabilities.

• Advance Auto Parts has completed the closure phase of its transformation plan, shutting down approximately 700 stores nationwide.
• The company plans to open 30 new U.S. locations in 2025 and at least 100 additional stores by 2027 as part of its growth strategy.
• A key focus of the expansion includes larger 'market hub' stores with 75,000–85,000 SKUs, significantly increasing parts availability and enabling same-day delivery.
• Six new stores have already launched in early 2025 across Florida, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Virginia, with more planned in Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
• Recent financial results show stabilization, with fourth-quarter 2024 sales exceeding expectations at $2 billion, indicating progress in the company’s recovery efforts.

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