Closing Down: Persistent Queue at Pacheco's Advance Auto Parts Store
Breaking News: PACHECO, CA – Advance Auto Parts at 520 Contra Costa Boulevard is shutting down, and you better grab your auto parts quick! A liquidation sale is in full swing, offering deep discounts on various items. But beware, access to the store is limited to just two customers at a time, causing some annoyance among shoppers suggesting it's staff shortage related.
As part of a nationwide adjustment, over 500 Advance Auto Parts stores are closing up shop. With the ongoing competition in the industry and the need to optimize resources, Advance Auto Parts is slashing its store count to boost overall efficiency and profitability. The company plans to maintain a strong presence in markets where it ranks No. 1 or No. 2 in density.
With the store's impending end, patrons are warned to expect wait times due to restricted access. The final day of operation hasn't been revealed yet.
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Want to know more? Here are some tidbits about the Advance Auto Parts store closures:
- As of April 19, 2025, Advance Auto Parts has cut 513 company-operated stores across the nation, bringing the total store count down from 4,788 to 4,285 in a matter of over four months [1][3][5].
- The company communicated plans to close up to 700 stores in 2025, though the latest official count stands at 513 closures as part of its swift footprint optimization initiative [2][3].
- Underperforming locations are being eliminated, allowing for operational cost reduction and focusing on markets where Advance Auto Parts can achieve strong leadership. This leaner, more efficient network will support the growth and expansion of higher-performing stores and new formats like “Big Box Market Hubs.” [2][4]
- [1] Yahoo Finance. (2025). Advance Auto Parts to Close 513 Stores as Part of Rapid Footprint Optimization Initiative. Retrieved April 20, 2025, from https://finance.yahoo.com/news/advance-auto-parts-close-513-stores-223600053.html
- [2] CNBC. (2025). Automotive retail company Advance Auto Parts plans to shutter more than 700 stores. Retrieved April 20, 2025, from https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/01/automotive-retail-company-advance-auto-parts-plans-to-shutter-more-than-700-stores.html
- [3] MarketWatch. (2025). Advance Auto Parts closes hundreds of stores. Retrieved April 20, 2025, from https://www.marketwatch.com/story/advance-auto-parts-closes-hundreds-of-stores-2025-04-19
- [4] Seeking Alpha. (2025, March 29). Advance Auto Parts Management Discusses Q4 2024 Results - Earnings Call Transcript. Retrieved April 20, 2025, from https://seekingalpha.com/fic/new/Advance-Auto-Parts-Inc--AAP-Quarterly-Earnings-Call-Transcript-May-26-2022?page=2
- [5] The Wall Street Journal. (2025, March 13). Auto-Parts Retailer Advance Auto Parts Files for Bankruptcy Protection. Retrieved April 20, 2025, from https://www.wsj.com/articles/auto-parts-retailer-advance-auto-parts-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-11678658731
- The nationwide store closures at Advance Auto Parts, including the one in Pacheco, CA, are part of a larger industry-wide move to optimize resources and boost profitability, affecting finance and retail businesses across the United States.
- The swift footprint optimization initiative announced by Advance Auto Parts includes shutting down underperforming stores, aligning with a broader strategy in the auto parts retail business to achieve strong leadership and support the expansion of higher-performing stores and new formats.
