Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2021
Advance Auto Parts appoints Sherice R. Torres to its board
Advance Auto Parts announced Sherice R. Torres's appointment to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2021.
2021
Advance Auto Parts promotes executives and expands leadership responsibilities
Advance Auto Parts announced that Michael C. Creedon, Jr. was promoted to executive vice president, U.S. stores; Jason McDonell's role was expanded to executive vice president, merchandising, marketing and e-commerce; and Ken Bush was promoted to senior vice president, merchandising.
2021
Advance Auto Parts plans to convert 109 California retail locations
Advance Auto Parts announced plans to lease the retail space of 109 Pep Boys stores in California and convert them to Advance Auto Parts stores over the next 9–12 months. The plan excludes Pep Boys Service Centers.
2020
Advance Auto ends partnership with JDRF
Advance Auto Parts ended its long-term partnership with JDRF. The company said it would no longer host an in-store point-of-sale fundraising campaign, while continuing to invite team members to support JDRF through personal fundraising and local events.
2019
Advance Auto Parts to acquire DieHard
Advance Auto Parts announced that it would acquire Sears-owned battery brand DieHard for $200 million in cash. Under the agreement, Sears and Kmart owner Transformco would retain rights to sell some DieHard products in Sears stores and receive a royalty-free perpetual license for DieHard products in non-automotive applications.
2019
Advance Auto Parts acquired the DieHard brand
Advance Auto Parts acquired the DieHard brand from Transformco for $200 million. DieHard batteries were to continue being sold at Sears and become available at Advance Auto Parts stores.
2019
Advance Auto Parts reports third-quarter earnings
Advance Auto Parts reported third-quarter earnings of $2.10 per share, above the analyst consensus estimate of $2.05, and quarterly sales of $2.31 billion, above the $2.3 billion estimate. The company also reaffirmed its fiscal year 2019 sales guidance of $9.65 billion–$9.75 billion.