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Fortune 500 - Spot Number 487
Company Information
Name: Advance Auto Parts Inc
Industry: Retail (Specialty)
Description: Advance Auto Parts, Inc., based in Roanoke, VA, is the second largest retailer of automotive parts in the United States with over 2,500 stores in 39 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The Company serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets.
Financial Summary: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. sells automotive parts, accessories and maintenance items to "do-it-yourself" (DIY) customers. For the 28 weeks ended 7/16/05, revenues rose 12% to $2.28B. Net income from continuing operations rose 29% to $134.6M. Revenues reflect higher DIY and DIFM comparable store sales. Net income benefited from the absence of loss on debt extinguishment and improved operating margins.
Business Summary: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (Advance) is a specialty retailer of automotive parts, accessories and maintenance items to do-it-yourself (DIY) customers in the United States. It operates primarily within the United States automotive aftermarket industry, which includes replacement parts (excluding tires), accessories, maintenance items, batteries and automotive chemicals for cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, vans, minivans and sport utility vehicles). At January 1, 2005, Advance operated 2,652 stores within the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The Company provides customers online shopping and access to over one million stock keeping units (SKUs).
Misc Details
Symbol: AAP
City: Roanoke
State: VA
ZIP Code: 24012
Address: 5673 Airport Road
Phone: 540-561-8490
Fax: 540-561-8490
Website: http://www.advanceautoparts.com
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