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Advance Auto Parts Opening New Stores After Completing Strategic Optimization of U.S. Retail Footprint
RALEIGH, N.C., March 26, 2025--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, announced today that it has completed the store closure phase of its transformation plan and is entering its next phase of returning to growth.
About this update from Advance Auto Parts Inc.
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