Advance Auto Parts

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we met with Ada Lopez, leader of the Lenovo Product Diversity Office. Ada talked with us about her professional journey as a Cuban American along with the groundbreaking initiatives her team is spearheading to advance accessibility with Lenovo products, making a lasting impact within both the company and community, especially for those with disabilities. Thank you, Ada, for joining us and inspiring our team members to better understand and serve the unique needs of our customers!

Join us in recognizing Casey Smelser as October's Pro Partner Spotlight! Casey began with Advance as an assistant general manager and has since held the roles of general manager, district manager, and now customer sales manager. He was nominated for this recognition by his regional leaders for his instrumental role in building key partnerships in the Detroit market as well as his commitment to developing skills that ensure his growth with the company and his customers. "The thing I like the most about being a CSM is being able to touch so many people's lives," said Casey. "From investing in our team to assisting with their personal and career development to the customers we serve every day. Being able to work alongside all these great people working towards their goals, and then, most importantly, being able to watch them achieve those goals." If you are interested in pursuing a professional position at Advance, visit jobs.advanceautoparts.com.

We'd like to begin the month by recognizing all our team members celebrating milestone service anniversaries in October!

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs are in full swing, but defending his championship isn't the only thing Advance driver Ryan Blaney has been up to. Alongside our partners Team Penske and Pennzoil, Blaney recently visited our store in Speedway, Ind., to find out what it's like to be an Advance team member for a day. View the video below to follow along!

Advance Auto Parts Foundation is proud to introduce 10For10 - Advancing our Hometowns, a gifting initiative designed to support nonprofits focused on workforce readiness in two locations central to our company's history, the N.C. Triangle and Roanoke, Va. This initiative will award $10,000 to ten organizations dedicated to workforce readiness in these communities. Eligible nonprofits include those that assist individuals from Grade 7 through adulthood in areas such as education, skill development, mentorships, apprenticeships, career exploration, vocational training and more. If your organization supports workforce readiness in these regions, we invite you to apply at the link below using the invitation code, 10FOR10. Applications will be accepted until Monday, Sept. 30. For any questions, please contact foundation@advance-auto.com. https://lnkd.in/efmQ6ehT

Join us in recognizing Justin Allen as September’s Pro Partner Spotlight! Justin began with Advance as an assistant general manager 18 years ago and has since worked his way to customer account manager (CAM). He was nominated for this recognition by his leaders for his leadership skills, drive to seek out new opportunities in his market and consistently growing his customers. When asked what makes him most proud to work at Advance, Justin said, “I really enjoy working with one of the best teams in the business as well as working shoulder to shoulder with some great customers, helping them to grow their business and achieve their dreams.” If you are interested in pursuing a professional position at Advance, explore our career opportunities at jobs.advanceautoparts.com.

Congratulations to all our team members celebrating milestone service anniversaries this month!

Prior to last week's race in Daytona, Advance Auto Parts Foundation partnered with The NASCAR Foundation to gift $10,000 to Fix It Forward. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by U.S. Army Veteran Ed Rosa, Fix It Forward provides car repairs and services free of charge to those in need across central Florida. We are proud to join forces with our partners at NASCAR to assist Ed with his selfless and impactful mission!

Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney checking in with a special message as he prepares to take the track this weekend at Daytona!

Today we announced our Q2 2024 earnings results, the sale of our Worldpac business and an update on our Canada business. Please visit ir.advanceautoparts.com for more information.