Here is why they are laying off even if they don't recognize the threat yet.
http://www.thedrive.com/the-hammer/12258/why-the-auto-parts-retailers-will-slowly-go-extinct
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https://www.autopartsforum.com/topic/14-why-the-auto-parts-retailers-will-slowly-go-extinct/
Heads Up, This is worth reading as it makes a valid point of what to expect in the near future. I personally buy more car parts online because of the savings. If any of the brick and mortar auto parts companies had Quality parts this could change, however seeing made in China on even NAPA boxes makes me wonder.