Advance Auto Parts Expands Presence in the Pacific Northwest with 29 New Independently Owned Carquest Stores
June 02 2021 - 4:58PM
Business Wire
Auto parts retailer joins forces with
Oregon-based Baxter Auto Parts to convert stores in Washington,
Oregon and northern California to Carquest banner
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket
parts retailer, announced a business agreement with Portland,
Ore.-based Baxter Auto Parts to convert 29 stores across the
Pacific Northwest to Carquest locations.
Store conversions are expected to begin in late June and
continue through September. Baxter Auto Parts will continue to own
and operate all 29 locations as a member of Carquest’s independent
owner network. The stores will carry an assortment of leading name
brand automotive aftermarket parts and products, including DieHard®
batteries, which are owned and sold by Advance and Carquest.
This agreement further enhances Advance and Carquest’s presence
in the western United States. In March, Advance announced plans to
lease 109 retail stores in California formerly operated by Pep Boys
and convert them to Advance Auto Parts stores.
“On behalf of the entire Carquest family I welcome Baxter Auto
Parts to our growing network of independent owners,” said Junior
Word, division president, Carquest North America. “For decades,
Baxter Auto Parts has been a mainstay in communities across the
Northwest, with a commitment to serving both Do-It-Yourself and
Professional customers. Our Carquest team looks forward to a
fantastic partnership with the Baxter group.”
Since 1936, Baxter Auto Parts has provided automotive
aftermarket parts, products and expert advice to motorists across
the Northwest. Founded by Ray S. Baxter and Wilma Baxter, Baxter
Auto Parts is now owned by three families, each owning an equal
third of the group’s operating companies, which includes 29 Baxter
Auto Parts stores.
“Baxter Auto Parts is delighted to join Carquest’s roster of
independent owners,” said Ken Moore, Baxter Auto Parts president.
“We’ve long admired Carquest’s commitment to its owners, and the
brand’s values of serving customers with care and speed resonates
deeply within each of our team members. We are excited to unveil
our rebranded locations and an enhanced mix of automotive
aftermarket products while continuing to offer the same friendly,
expert advice in each of the communities we serve.”
Learn more about Carquest store ownership opportunities at
Carquest.com.
About Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket
parts provider that serves both professional installer and
do-it-yourself customers. As of April 24, 2021, Advance operated
4,793 stores and 178 Worldpac branches in the United States,
Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also
serves 1,285 independently owned Carquest branded stores across
these locations in addition to Mexico, Grand Cayman, the Bahamas,
Turks and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands. Additional
information about Advance, including employment opportunities,
customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and
other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.
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