New HR Folks that oversaw transition to Private Equite at AAP? How long before aap goes private? Layoffs, store closures coming soon?

Below is the stock performance for all you d-mbasses that believe in this poorly ran company. 5 year (-79%) $200 to $39 3 year (-23.8%) 1 year (-36.5%) Company is no longer a Fortune 500

Zero opportunities for growth and there was so many pricks up in personal business who cared about being a desk slave in the office and physical optics more than the work you do and help your team with!! Bunch of pathetic leaders who cannot lead and... — read more 

This company has been led for years by a bunch of good ole boy RE--RDS. Nobody goes to college to work for these a-s clowns.

Recently hired in a new market hub, that's a huge step-up from some of the older stores around here! Team synergy is tops too, that sure helps. If any of you is looking for positions, look for market hubs, you won't be disappointed. I can see why... — read more 

It’s time to throw in the towel, this nonsense story of some kinda turnaround has been going on since the CQ acquisition. I am not sure why Wall Street and Financial Analyst believe this bull#sh-t.

From corp to field, how many ppl were hired recently? Given the recent revenue and profit increases, lead by increasing customer satisfaction, I see lots of new employees in stores nearby! Just curious

From corp to field, how many ppl were laid off recently?

An Open Letter to Shane O'Kelly, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Board of Directors of Advance Auto Parts From one of the thousands of leaders in the field. Today, another respected leader is gone in RVA. Whether you agree with the decision... — read more 

how many dei employees did aap originally hire? and how many do we still have calling the shots?

The corporate anti harassment training talks about a lot of bullsh-t. But no one is protected from the passive aggressive behavior especially from the new leadership and from those in the India team (which is even terrible) . Lot of positions has... — read more 

With the oil shortage affecting supply chain and the stock price slipping. Any cuts happening on Thursdays earnings release?

CarQuest Lifers you know who you are, time is running out time to find a new job…Same for AAP Lifers…..clock is ticking. This company is in shambles and leadership knows it and are just getting that pay check.

Absolutely one of the worst companies to work for in America. Tons of losers, horrible Leadership, people that can’t work anywhere else! Trash stock too! And then you got the Siffords!

What’s your thoughts? It’s hard enough to operate week to week with limited payroll, fixed activities, conference calls, the micromanaging and now we have CAC walks next week. I’m curious to see how thorough these walks actually are and what the... — read more 

What are the chances my store will remain open after the coming closures?

Really debating on dumping my stocks and reinvesting elsewhere since we continue to tank and can’t seem to stabilize.

If the market makes a turn soon, do you think there will be Advance Auto Parts layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Every time they want a quick win on the balance sheet, the first thing they reach for is another round of cuts. There is no real strategy behind it, just the same tired playbook of downsizing teams and offloading pieces of the company. The people... — read more 

Recently hired in a new store. I overheard the GM talking to suits that were here. Basically saying end of year is looking neat and some large clients would be coming back next year.

I have been part of the business for nearly two decades, and it’s clear that the IT department is in need of a significant overhaul. The current approach of allowing offshore teams to make critical decisions is creating disconnects with our actual... — read more 

So I had called it earlier in the year, first Junior was going to leave, then Hand, by the end of the year. I said it. The year hasnt ended yet, we shall see whos next, maybe Soler. If the company is in such great "comeback story" why are folks... — read more 

We're seeing a growing number of employees leave, and it's not hard to understand why. Compensation is not competitive, and raises or promotions are often withheld even when clearly deserved. Many of us are experiencing burnout and ongoing stress... — read more 

Ever since engineering decision-making was shifted to the India office, the work culture has noticeably declined. Some individuals there seem more focused on personal gain and career growth rather than respecting colleagues. This has created an... — read more 

Shweta Bhatia 7 month tenure as CTO.... what did she do?

The fat cats at the corporate office will walk away with nice bonuses and everything whereas the workers in the stores are being cut. This is typical with a big company. They take care of their executives, but they don’t care about the little guy who... — read more 

Stocks have plummeted since the 1.95B debt refinance has been announced. Any word on more downsizing after Q2 earnings release?

Stocks jumped after earnings report. Layoffs are now on hold to see what next quarter brings. Full steam ahead!

Any more news on additional job cuts besides hours being reduced?

All power in iT is gone to India. Micromanagers spamming Teams chats and JIRA tickets. Suffocating.

A former employee here, can someone tell me who manages the Advance Auto Parts 401K account? Such as Prudential, Fidelity Investments, etc. Thank you in advance

Word is our, Hand is next.

Surely there’s more cuts coming given store closures are going to cost a small fortune, liquidating inventory at a loss. Etc etc so what’s next who knows something

After seven years Sri Donthi finally leaves,,, or was he pushed out? He outsourced all of IT to his friends and relatives in India, even opened Advance an office in India. With his departure they announce his replacement Shweta Bhatia, guess where... — read more 

How can Advance leadership and Board live with themselves. They are clueless how to run a Auto parts aftermarket. They don't understand how, AutoZone, O'Reilly's, NAPA and all the other independents are kicking their butts. It's only time before... — read more 

So just like before we got information ahead of the closure of the 700 stores and also the workforce being laid off. Next round of layoffs are going to be the cams. Each cam will have right around 20 stores. Going forward. It's probably going to... — read more