Zep to shop around for growth Oct 29, 2009
That explains why the company recently inked a deal with Advance Auto Parts, giving Zep products a new channel. "We do believe expanding our retail presence will drive long-term growth and will enhance our value proposition and our brand awareness," Zep chairman John Morgan said in a recent conference call with analysts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Retailer Shows Off Muscles Amid Nutritional Supplement Boom Oct 27, 2009
Wedbush noted rival Advance Auto Parts (AAP) posted just a 0. 7% gain in Q2 in its DIY business. (Investors Business Daily)
Advance Auto revs up online sales Oct 13, 2009
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) reported $380. 7 million in net income on $5. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
FirstService adds retail to offerings Oct 9, 2009
They will bring dozens of clients to FirstService, including Trader Joe s, Panera Bread, HSBC Bank, Pret A Manger, Advance Auto Parts, Hooters and Ruby Tuesday. The duo helped form D.C.-based Madison Retail Group. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Police Blotter Oct 6, 2009
8:15 a.m. Shoplifting, Advance Auto Parts, Washington St. 8:17 a.m. Threats, UHaul, Bridge St. 9:15 a.m. Larceny, BC Tops, Mathewson Dr. 9:31 a.m. Fraud, Rosalind Rd. 12:38 p.m. Accident, Main St. 1:20 p.m. Disturbance, UHaul, Bridge St., peace restored. 2:51 p.m. Medical, Anna Rd. 3:38 p.m. Arrest, Union St., at Camelot Way, Ben Nelson, 70, of Front St., warrant. (Weymouth News, MA)
Auto parts retailer looks to valley for e-commerce future Sep 22, 2009
Vicki Thompson Scott Bauhofer said Advance Auto Parts can form a very high-caliber e-commerce team in Silicon Valley ... Advance Auto Parts, a publicly traded company, reported $380 ... Shelly Whitaker, Advance Auto Parts spokeswoman, said the retailer, which operates 3,400 brick-and-mortar stores in 39 states, is aggressively pursuing commercial customers, viewing it as a rich vein of growth. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Advance Auto Parts opens first store in Danvers Sep 15, 2009
Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, today announced it will open its first store in Danvers at 180 Endicott St., on Sept. 17 ... A 16-year veteran of the automotive and retail sales industries, Josselyn has been with the Advance Auto Parts Team for 7 1/2 years ... These free automotive know-how tools, and the expert advice the new store s 15 Team Members provide, help customers to keep their wheels turning... (Danvers Herald, MA)
Littleton apartments sell for $21M Sep 12, 2009
13675 Huron St., Broomfield 80023-9270 LLC of Greenwood Village, as BTS Huron AA LLC, has sold the Advance Auto Parts building at this address for $1. 76 million. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Everybody's Lying to You Aug 23, 2009
It's little wonder that automotive parts and accessory provider Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) has nearly doubled from its 52-week lows. Thrifty is the new green. (MSNBC -- Business)
Indexes Extend Gains In Softer Trade Aug 15, 2009
Advance Auto Parts Inc (Added 08/14/2009). Abercrombie Co. (Investors Business Daily)
Doing it themselves pays off for frugal Jul 28, 2009
"Our industry has always been recession-proof because the tougher it gets out there, the more people have to keep their cars longer," said Matt Jay, store manager of Advance Auto Parts on New Haven Avenue in Melbourne. "And they fix it themselves when they can't afford the shop labor, when they have no choice," Jay said. (Florida Today)
All-Star team sets fundraisers for state Jul 11, 2009
Washing cars at Advance Auto Parts from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Players, supporters selling McDonald s pancake breakfast tickets. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Sketch of robber released Jul 10, 2009
Advance Auto Parts suspect sketch from the Pennsylvania State Police ... Pennsylvania State Police released a sketch Thursday of the man who robbed Advance Auto Parts about 8:50 p.m. Wednesday. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Trying river Jun 19, 2009
But, he struggled with average finishes at the first three Elite Series events, and it wasn't until a 13th-place finish at the Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl at Smith Mountain Lake that Kennedy really put himself within striking distance of the top pros. After finishing sixth on Kentucky Lake, Kennedy jumped in the points again, and the Genuity River Rumble has given him the opportunity to land comfortably within Bassmaster Classic contention. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Zion Christian Academy’s PTF auction raises more than $27,000 Jun 4, 2009
Ace Hardware, David and Connie Adcox, Russ and Jenny Adcox, Richard and Brenda Ashworth, Advance Auto Parts, Art Baskin Robbins, Bear Creek Gardens, Bear Creek Kennels, Best Cleaners, Bodywork by Benjamin, Boyce P. Wanamaker, DVM, Buckhead Coffeehouse, Jimmy Cahill, Mary Cass, Patrick Cahill, Sue Clauss, Columbia Family Medicine Aesthetics LLC., Columbia Paint over, Russell and Heidi Cothran, Cracker Barrel, Judy Davidson, Diane Falcone, Discovery Gymnastics, Dixie Oaks Golf Club, Dixie Petals... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Out of control good Jun 3, 2009
VanDam recently wrapped up another victory 15th in his BASS career at the Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl in April on Virginia's Smith Mountain Lake. BASS Communications. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Beaten man's ID still unknown Jun 2, 2009
The man was found Wednesday on the sidewalk outside the Advance Auto Parts store on Columbia Drive. He had a fractured skull, according to DeKalb police. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Indexes Cap Day, Week, Month With Gains May 31, 2009
Advance Auto Parts Inc. American Italian Pasta. (Investors Business Daily)
AutoZone 3Q profit climbs on brisk parts sales May 28, 2009
-based Advance Auto Parts posted a 14 percent increase in its first-quarter profit, beating Wall Street estimates. O'Reilly Automotive reported stronger first-quarter earnings last month as well. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Race Tightens Up May 28, 2009
Kevin VanDam, winner of the Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl, is leading the AOY race with 1,298 points. If you didn't like the way the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race was shaping up before the Southern Challenge on Lake Guntersville, take another look at the standings after that slugfest. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Dirt Racing: Decker claims Big Block feature May 26, 2009
Defending Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series champion Billy Decker held off Matt Sheppard and Brett Hearn Sunday night to win the Big Block Modifieds Hall of Fame 50-lap feature at Cayuga County Fair Speedway. Decker took the lead earlier and wasn't challenged until a late restart, when Sheppard and Hearn made a push. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Stocks Fall, And Nasdaq Loses 200-Day Line May 22, 2009
Advance Auto Parts Inc ... Advance Auto Parts (AAP), a car parts retailer, lifted Q1 EPS 19% to $1. (Investors Business Daily)
Stocks Close Lower As Trade Picks Up May 21, 2009
Advance Auto Parts Inc ... AutoZone (AZO) and Advance Auto Parts (AAP) were cut to hold by Citi, which said their rallies may end as new car sales improve. (Investors Business Daily)
Indexes Close Mixed In Choppy Session May 21, 2009
Advance Auto Parts Inc ... Advance Auto Parts (), AnnTaylor Stores (), BJ's Wholesale Club (), Deere (), Sina () and Target () are among a number of companies reporting earnings Wednesday ... AutoZone (AZO) and Advance Auto Parts (AAP) were cut to hold by Citi, which said their rallies may end as new car sales improve. (Investors Business Daily)
Arcade kicks off top season auto racing specials May 14, 2009
Two of the most prestigious traveling series in the Northeast are the Advance Auto Parts Modified Super DIRTcar Series and the 358 Modified Super DIRTcar Series. Both will visit this season. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
AOY standings May 11, 2009
2009 Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl - Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl Pro Points After Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, Va. Ending 04-26-2009, Day 4 ------------------------------------------- Place Name St Pts ------------------------------------------- 1 Kevin VanDam Mich. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Live weigh-ins May 7, 2009
Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl - Smith Mountain Lake ... Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl - Huddleston, Va. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
All-Stars invade The Grove May 2, 2009
The Minersville oval hosted the 2009 season opener for the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRT Series Modified Tour last Sunday night. The track s all-time feature winner, Duane Howard, scored his first-ever big block tour series victory, leading the entire 75 laps to collect the $6,000 paycheck and guaranteed starting spot in the prestigious Super DIRT Week, $50,000-to-win event at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse this October. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Making A Stand Apr 28, 2009
Three anglers made strong moves to make the top-12 cut on Day Three of the Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl on Smith Mountain Lake. and sit in ninth, 10th and 11th place respectively going into the final day and they each acknowledged that it would take a superhuman effort to erase Kevin VanDam's nearly 7-pound lead. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Not-So-Secret Super Soaker Apr 28, 2009
Expert sight-fisherman , currently in eighth place, just about six and a half pounds behind tournament leader Kevin VanDam headed into the final day of the Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl, believes that sight fishing is going to get tougher today for the 12 remaining competitors. James Overstreet. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Grigsby vs. Velvick Apr 28, 2009
Florida Native Shaw Grigsby is less than seven pounds behind current leader Kevin VanDam on the final day of the Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl. Will his sight fishing prowess come into play on the final day. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Sight bite gone Apr 28, 2009
After two days of 100 Elite Series anglers picking over the bedding bass on Smith Mountain Lake, many experienced disappointment when few remained on Day Three of the Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl. "I just ran out of fish," (38th, 34-11) said. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Upset-minded Apr 28, 2009
Aaron Martens and Kevin VanDam swap baits at the start of Day 4 of the Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl. For example, Kevin VanDam, the Day Three leader at the Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl and a habitual top 12 qualifier, doesn't seem inclined to give up his spot to any of the less-accomplished anglers in the field. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
KVD at Smith Mountain Lake Apr 28, 2009
With warming spring weather each day of competition for the Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl on Smith Mountain Lake, anglers were met by waves of bass moving to the shallows to spawn. Kevin VanDam brought home his fifth Elite Series title after weighing in 61 pounds, 13 ounces by targeting both spawning bass and the occasional bigger bass cruising the shallows. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
New dirty dozen Apr 28, 2009
With the conclusion of the Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl, the 2009 Bassmaster Elite Series regular season is halfway done, and while none of the remaining competitors is conceding anything not even to the seemingly superhuman some patterns and probabilities are starting to take root with respect to the end-of-year standings ... who entered the Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl in 21st overall, claims to be aware of the standings, but said that he doesn't follow them obsessively. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Attend the event Apr 28, 2009
ESPN - Event Info: Attend Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl ... Event Info: Attend Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl ... Advance Auto Parts Blue Ridge Brawl Tournament fishery: Smith Mountain Lake Host city: Huddleston, Va. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Advance puts brakes on retail Apr 20, 2009
Name: Advance Auto Parts Inc.. Headquarters: Roanoke, Va. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
* Advance Auto Parts Inc to set up sourcing center Apr 11, 2009
Advance Auto Parts Inc to set up sourcing center ... Advance Auto Parts Inc said that the sourcing center in Taipei, scheduled to open on May 3, would be its first overseas sourcing unit, the CNA report said ... Kevin Dempsey, vice president of global sourcing at Advance Auto Parts, was quoted as saying that the Taipei center would procure goods directly from suppliers in Asia X including China, South Korea and India X for the companys US retail stores, as well as engage in product... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Georgia's auto-related industries still strong Apr 1, 2009
6: Number of auto-related distribution centers in Georgia Advance Auto Parts, Auto Zone, Johnson Industries, Robert Bosch, Pep Boys and Hella. 5: Number of automakers whose North American headquarters companies are in metro Atlanta Porsche, Lotus, BBS, Hella and Daweoo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
35th Annual Black College All-American Weekend a Star-Studded Success Apr 1, 2009
It was an evening of camaraderie, and special recognition was given to sponsors, including Sudafed PE, Highmark, My Jeweler, Inc., Advance Auto Parts, The Pittsburgh Steelers, Russell Athletics and Team Amcom. The morning of the main event, Saturday, February 14, 2009, began with a three-hour breakfast and NFL "Skull Session" at the headquarters of the six-time Super Bowl Champions, The Pittsburgh Steelers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Consumers clutch cars longer, choking March sales Mar 30, 2009
Car owners like Davies are one reason auto parts stores such as AutoZone Inc., Advance Auto Parts Inc. and O'Reilly Automotive Inc. have seen rising sales. They're also one reason the new car market is in the tank. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
AUTO: Amid recession, some parts stores say business is up modestly Mar 15, 2009
Advance Auto Parts Inc., of Roanoke, Va. said last month that same-store sales growth of 3 percent in its most recent quarter helped its 2008 profit rise by nearly 9 percent in 2008. (North County Times)
Elite Series Home Mar 13, 2009
Advance Auto Parts BassmasterRookie of the Year Standings. . (ESPN -- Outdoors)
AutoZone Smashes Views As Aging Cars Need Parts Mar 4, 2009
Advance Auto Parts () gained 5. 5% and Monro Muffler () 2. (Investors Business Daily)
AutoZone posts 2Q profit increase Mar 4, 2009
In February, Advance Auto Parts Inc. and O'Reilly Automotive Inc. both reported quarterly results that beat Wall Street's expectations. As part of its ongoing stock buyback plan, AutoZone repurchased 2. (AZCentral -- Business)
Economy drives increase in car repairs vs. replacements Feb 22, 2009
He noted three of the nation s largest auto parts chains, O Reilly Auto Parts, AutoZone and Advance Auto Parts, have opened stores in the area in the past several years. O Reilly, which has opened stores in Tomah and Viroqua, has announced plans to open locations in La Crosse and Sparta this year. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
World Racing Group, Inc. Announces Intent to Deregister Common Stock with Securities and Exchange Commission Feb 19, 2009
The Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series. World Racing Group sanctions more than 4,900 local and regional dirt track racing events in the United States and Canada at 126 tracks each year under the DIRTcar Racing brand. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
DemandTec to Present at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference Feb 13, 2009
DemandTec customers include more than 165 leading retail and consumer products manufacturers such as Advance Auto Parts, Best Buy, Circle K Stores, ConAgra Foods, Delhaize America, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, General Mills, Giant-Carlisle, H-E-B Grocery Co., Hormel Foods, Monoprix, Safeway and Sara Lee. Connected via the DemandTec TradePoint Network(TM), DemandTec customers have collaborated online on more than 2 million trade deals. (PR Newswire)
Schmidt wins tough event Feb 7, 2009
Sponsors of the Federation Nation include Toyota Tundra, Purolator, Skeeter, Yamaha, Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, Berkley, MotorGuide, Lowrance Electronics, Advance Auto Parts, Evan Williams Bourbon, Longhorn and Ramada Worldwide. Local sponsorsof the Federation Nation Championship include Junction City and Geary County, Kan. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
